Equipping Members at First Baptist Church, Centerton, Arkansas to Evangelize and Assimilate Internationals

Abstract

EQUIPPING MEMBERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CENTERTON, ARKANSAS TO EVANGELIZE AND ASSIMILATE INTERNATIONALS

Stuart Allen Bell, D.Min.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016

Faculty Supervisor: Dr. William F. Cook, III

This project seeks to lead First Baptist Church, Centerton, Arkansas, to understand, accept, and act upon their responsibility of reaching the growing international community living in the Northwest Arkansas region. Chapter 1 introduces the need to reach and assimilate internationals into the life and ministry of First Baptist Centerton. Chapter 2 gives a biblical and theological basis for evangelism by examining the commissions of Jesus found in the gospels, as well as a culmination text in Revelation. Chapter 3 deals with theoretical and practical issues associated with evangelism. Chapter 4 describes the details of the project. Chapter 5 evaluates the results of the project, including personal reflections on the project.