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
1. Spiritual Preparation
a. What is intentional spiritual preparation?
b. Discuss with your instructor the role of spiritual preparation in evangelism.
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.
3. Invitation – Demonstrate and/or explain three ways to invite someone to an evangelistic meeting.
4. Understand a Budget
1. Develop a budget with the pastor or your evangelistic team leader
2. Know how much money you have to work with and how to adjust your planning based on your budget
3. Unless it is already available at your venue, find out the costs of:
Equipment
Printed materials
Mailing and postage costs
Advertising
- TV
- Radio announcements;
Building rent
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
Know proper care (protection from dust etc.)
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
Power Inverter
7. Sermon Preparation - Using Media type split screen computer evangelist sermons:
1. Demonstrate ability to edit
2. Use the “1st time translation sheet” and learn spacing
3. Work with a translator*
4. Practice the sermon 3-5 times out loud with a translator*
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.
8. Getting Decisions – Altar Calls
1. What is an altar call?
2. What are some key ingredients of an altar call?
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.
