Servant Evangelism Report Instructions Based On Material

Servant Evangelism Report Instructionsbased On The Material Presented

Based on the material presented in this course, plan and participate in at least 2 servant evangelism projects, with 2 different people. One or both of these should be completed outside of the church setting or church events. Whenever possible, intentionally seek to reach into your "Jerusalem" where you live, work, and play. For each project, prepare a report of 1–2 pages typed, 12-point font, Times New Roman, and double spaced, explaining your creation of and participation in an activity to build relationships and eventually (intentionally) open the door to sharing Christ with a hurting world. Include how the opportunity developed, and how those being served responded; state if you were able to share the Gospel, how you will follow up, evaluation, etc.

If you were unable to share the gospel, please explain the reasons. Consult the attached grading rubric for details of what your reports should include. Keep in mind that the projects must be within the timeline of this 8-week course. The point is to develop a consistent lifestyle of servanthood that displays Christ to the world.

Note: Since this is Servant “Evangelism,” not just community service, you should be intentional in trying to share the gospel. Do not just plan servant events without also planning how you will approach sharing the gospel! If you are intentional with the gospel, you will be surprised how often people will respond to your service by asking “why” are you serving them? At this point, do not miss the opportunity to tell the person that you cannot help but serve them because you are overwhelmed by the love that Christ showed all of us when He willingly served us by dying on the cross for our sin! Thus, He paved the way for all of us to be redeemed through the power of His resurrection. This may not be exactly what you say. But please know, if you do not intend to share the gospel as you serve, you probably will not!

Each of the 2 encounters must be summarized in a report of 1–2 pages, using 12-point, Times New Roman font, and double-spaced. Be very specific in your encounters with people, and utilize the “Three P” process below:

• Personal: The servant evangelism encounters must be personal, face-to-face encounters done within this 8-week term.
• Practical/Physical: In each of the encounters, you must meet the physical needs of another unsaved individual. Prayer and Bible study are essential to the Christian life but are unacceptable for this assignment. Meeting the physical needs of others with the hope of bridging into Gospel conversation is required (see Matthew 25:31–46; James 2:14–20).
• Penniless: In each encounter, you may not receive money; the service must be free to those served.

Submit Servant Evangelism Report 1 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3. Submit Servant Evangelism Report 2 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 4.

Paper For Above instruction

Engaging in servant evangelism requires intentionality, personal interaction, practical service, and a genuine desire to share the Gospel through acts of love and humility. The purpose of this assignment is to develop a lifestyle of servanthood that reflects Christ’s love and opens doors for Gospel conversations outside of the church setting. Over the course of this eight-week period, I committed to conducting two face-to-face acts of service aimed at meeting the physical needs of strangers in my community—people I encountered in my everyday environment, such as at work, in my neighborhood, or during social outings—rather than within church events or organized church activities.

The first project involved helping an elderly neighbor with yard work. I noticed she was struggling to trim her hedges and clear debris from her driveway. Recognizing an opportunity to serve without expecting anything in return, I offered my assistance. This act was purely practical; I physically removed weeds, trimmed bushes, and gathered fallen leaves. During the process, I engaged her in conversation, learning about her life and her spiritual background. She was receptive and expressed gratitude for the help, which opened a dialogue about faith and trust in God's provision. I shared the love of Christ by explaining that my motivation stemmed from Christ’s love and His example of servanthood, emphasizing that our acts of service are ways to reflect His love to others (John 13:34-35). While I did not explicitly share the Gospel message of salvation, I left the conversation open for future spiritual discussions.

The second project took place at a local coffee shop where I bought a meal and warm beverage for a homeless individual. I approached him personally, introduced myself, and explained that I wanted to serve him out of love. During our conversation, I listened to his story and offered words of encouragement. As I served him, I shared that my motivation was rooted in the love Christ demonstrated through His sacrifice on the cross. I expressed that service modeled after Jesus’s love is a way to reach out to hurting individuals in a tangible, practical manner. I explained that Jesus calls His followers to serve others selflessly, and I shared that the Gospel offers hope and redemption. He responded positively, accepting both the meal and an invitation to attend a local church outreach event in the future. After the encounter, I reflected on how this act of service opened a door for further spiritual engagement, and I planned to follow up via note and prayer.

Throughout both projects, I encountered the challenge of balancing practical service with gospel sharing. In the first encounter, I was able to discuss God's love and my motivation behind serving, which I believe planted a seed for spiritual growth. In the second, the individual's receptivity allowed me to directly share the Gospel message. However, more often than not, the motivation to share Christ must be genuine and Spirit-led; otherwise, acts risk remaining purely social or charitable with no spiritual impact. I recognize that by intentionally framing my acts of service with gospel intent, I created opportunities for conversations about salvation and God's love, even if I did not always explicitly share the full Gospel message during the encounter.

My evaluation of these projects indicates that meeting physical needs in a personal manner fosters trust and opens the heart to spiritual truth. The principle of “penniless” service ensured that my acts were motivated purely by love, not financial gain. As I plan ongoing evangelism efforts, I will continue to develop relationships with those I serve, seeking divine guidance for Gospel sharing and follow-up. The key takeaway is that genuine servanthood rooted in Christ’s love naturally invites questions about spiritual matters, and being prepared to share the Gospel in a loving, respectful manner is essential.

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