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Comment by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on March 13, 2009 at 8:19pm

"Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person" (Col. 4:5-6).
Like most things in life, witnessing has guidelines. Following is a list of 20 Do's and 12 Don't's. They should aid you while witnessing and help prevent serious errors. If, however, you choose to ignore them, witnessing will be difficult and awkward.
Do's
1. Do Pray.
2. Do speak to please God.
3. Do read your Bible.
4. Do start with a positive witness for Christ.
5. Do keep things simple.
6. Do share your salvation experience with them.
7. Do know what you believe.
8. Do have a genuine love.
9. Do be simple and define your terms.
10. Do memorize appropriate Scriptures if possible.
11. Do be ready to learn from the people you witness to.
12. Do be patient and gentle.
13. Do listen attentively.
14. Do answer their questions.
15. Do ask questions.
16. Do let him save face.
17. Do bring him, if possible, to a decision about Jesus.
18. Do encourage him to study the Bible by itself.
19. Do use Scripture in context.
20. Do remember that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).
Don'ts
1. Don't attack directly or make fun of someone.
2. Don't jump from one subject to another.
3. Don't expect too much from him.
4. Don't have a spiritual chip on your shoulder.
5. Don't lose patience.
6. Don't come on too strong.
7. Don't debate peripheral issues or doctrines.
8. Don't get sidetracked defending your denomination.
9. Don't be uptight.
10. Don't assume.
11. Don't argue.
12. Don't speak too fast or unclearly.

Comment by Minister Lonnie D. Hampton on March 13, 2009 at 8:01pm

Good evening saints. Those of you who would like to join me in prayer tomorrow, please do so at 9 am CST. The number is (712) 451-6100. The pin code is 819102#. If you have trouble getting on, call me at 618-975-5541 before we egin the prayer. I'm usually on about five minutes before scheduled time. For those of you who may be joining me for the first time, try to get on early just in case you have trouble getting through.
Join us every Saturday at 7 am PST, 9am CST & 10am EST.
May God continue to bless you.

Comment by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on March 13, 2009 at 7:01pm

Proactive/protective steps to avoid sin:
1. Do you have an accountability partner or group and do you meet with them regularly and honestly? (This is critically important for pastors who do any serious counseling at all.)
2. Do you leave the office door open or the window in it uncovered?
3. Do you keep your desk between you and your counselee? Physical distance between you and the counselee is very important for her security and comfort, and for enabling you to resist any improper contact. Close personal proximity is not necessary for healing.
4. Avoid even casual physical contacts. We recommend not even shaking hands with counselees of the opposite sex. You can make them feel safe, comfortable, and welcome without physical contact.
5. Ideally, men should counsel with men, women should counsel with women. This is not always possible. Teaming up with a trusted and professional partner who can assist the male pastor when meeting female counselees, is a good idea. If the counselee is unwilling to meet with the pastor along with his designated partner, it may be time to refer.
6. Never assume a self-concept of sexual invincibility. Given the wrong circumstances, every pastor is vulnerable to temptation, sin and the abuse of power.

Comment by Pastor Maurice D.L. Clark on March 12, 2009 at 11:16am

Thank God for the Church Of God In Christ and our Esteemed and Anointed Presiding Bishop C.E. Blake,Sr. a man of whom is Global and Kingdom Minded. I applaud our General Board and all of the areas that comprise of this great church. Let's continue daily to PRAY for our CHURCH which is God's church.

Comment by DR.Timothy And Nicole Trent on March 12, 2009 at 6:11am

HELLO HOW IS EVERYBODY

Comment by Dr. T. Marie Brown on March 11, 2009 at 11:49pm

Yes, I'm going to attend the April Call Meeting, Women's Convention, AIM'S Convention, and the National Convocation. I attend the Kennerly Temple in St. Louis, Mo, Bishop RJ Ward,Pastor

Comment by Dr. T. Marie Brown on March 11, 2009 at 11:18pm

Ithank God for all of you and our great leader. Looking forward to be apart of this great body of believers. Here from eackh of you soon.
Be Bless,

Comment by The Apostle on March 6, 2009 at 12:26pm

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Comment by Worship on March 4, 2009 at 3:29pm

Every one make sure you have repented, IHS and and be cleansed in the sight of God

Comment by DR.Timothy And Nicole Trent on February 26, 2009 at 12:28pm

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