AY Honors/Preach It/Answer Key

Note

Unlike many AY Honors, this honor does not have “knowledge” requirements categorized separately from action requirements. Rather, the requirements for honor completion are listed categorically.

Instructor required

Instructor Requirements

• A. An adult who has preaching skills OR
• B. Any holder of the advanced Preach It honor OR
• C. Your pastor

2. Seed sowing

a. What is seed sowing?

Seed sowing is an activity that opens the way for evangelism. It is somewhat secular in nature, and thus non-threatening to people who are anti-religion. People who would not normally attend an evangelistic program may well attend one of these activities. If successful, a seed-sowing activity leaves a positive impression about the church on the participants and establishes a level of trust. These activities are primarily about creating Friendships where conversation may turn to spiritual matters at the appropriate time.

b. Name 5 examples of “seed sowing”

• Depression Seminar
• Personal Finance Seminar
• Computer classes
• Healthy Lifestyle Management classes
• Auto Mechanic class
• Child care

c. Participate in at least one “seed sowing” event

Though this honor requires you to participate in only one seed sowing event, it is good practice to host two seed sowing events between each evangelism series.

4. Understand a Budget

3. Unless it is already available at your venue, find out the costs of:

Mailing and postage costs

You will want to investigate bulk mailing and unaddressed admail rates. Generally admail can be sent to postal/zip codes either to residences or businesses or both, and you can obtain maps and householder/business counts from the post office website. Preparation of your mailing may be important to get the best rates.

You might also investigate free community newspapers and flyer delivery services as an alternative flyer delivery method.

Advertising

TV

Radio announcements;

5. Know the law/code regarding holding public meetings in your area.

In democratic countries there are few restrictions, mainly the venue should comply with firecodes. If you are using a church or public hall there is nothing to worry about.

In other countries permits are required. Check with your Pastor or other knowledge person.

6. Equipment Knowledge - List, describe the use of, and specialized care for the equipment needed in a media-based evangelistic series, such as the following:

Projector

Know proper care of equipment

How to protect from dust (especially in 3rd world countries)

Demonstrate ability to properly connect to computer and operate

Computer

Demonstrate ability to hook up and use with projector.

Understand the program for using a “split screen”

Be familiar with the various plug adapters for use in other countries

7. Sermon Preparation - Using Media type split screen computer evangelist sermons:

5. Work with your instructor for advice and input to improve your presentation.

An excellent program of complete multimedia sermons is offered by Sharehim.org ShareHim has resources on exactly how to meet these requirements.

9. Present a five minute sermon you have edited

Here is where you put what you learn into practice. This basic honor only requires a 5 minute sermon, which is a very short talk designed to give a taste of preaching. For the real deal, do the Preach It Advanced Honor.

References

Http://sharehim.org