TRAINING MANUAL

“Success in witnessing is simply sharing Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God.”

― Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ

 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,  but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,  having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.  

  ― 1 Peter 3:14-16

Introduction to

THE SEED-SOWERS MANUAL

A Comprehensive, Bible-Based, Online Training Course in Personal Evangelism

Begin your training course by listening to one of the most powerful and inspirational voices for personal evangelism in the world today:  Ray Comfort explains WHY HE EVANGELIZES and shares THE ONE QUESTION that helps him overcome fear and speak with boldness.   Please click on the link below:

Video:  One Question to Ask  (Ray Comfort)

Click Here for Video: Introduction to the Manual

Learn the story of Seed-Sowers for Jesus. Click on the link below.

Video: Don’s Story

THE GOAL OF SEED-SOWERS FOR JESUS IS

TO TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE BELIEVERS IN ORDER THAT THEY MIGHT

1. Walk  daily in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. 
2. Pray effectively for God’s Kingdom, for the lost, and for their fellow Seed-Sowers.
3. Overcome their fear of witnessing for Christ.
4. Learn to share the Gospel, that is , both Biblically-based teachings and their personal testimony.
5. Go forth with joy and sow the seed of God’s Word at every opportunity. 
6. Stand against the unseen powers of evil that oppose the Gospel.
7. Use practical transitional statements to turn everyday conversations into spiritual ones.
8. Answer  the most common questions and objections of the lost.
9. Communicate effectively with family, friends and acquaintances.
10. Utilize Gospel tracts to spread the Good News.

THE COMPONENTS OF EACH LESSON

1. THE LESSON’S PURPOSE: Beginning with a reminder of the Seed Sower’s Motto and how it illustrates the lesson’s purpose; or beginning with a pertinent Bible verse.
2. I INTRODUCTORY VIDEOS: Each lesson will have an introductory video, briefly summarizing the contents of the lesson and emphasizing its purpose.  
3. FOUNDATIONS: Principles and methods of Biblical evangelism.
4. PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES to apply principles and methods in daily life. Foundations and Practical Activities are the heart of each lesson.
5. LINKS TO ONLINE VIDEOS to inspire the Seed Sower, further clarify principles and methods of evangelism, and illustrate practical activities.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF EACH LESSON

1. REVIEW THIS INTRODUCTION from time to time as you make your way through the manual. Just as you’re reading it now before beginning Part One of the manual (“The Holy Spirit and the Gospel”), a good time to review the Introduction might be before beginning Part Two  and before Part Three. You might also benefit from reviewing it any time that you’ve been away from your study for several days.
2. SET A REALISTIC SCHEDULE TO STUDY REGULARLY:                                                          Look first at your existing schedule and occasional obligations.                                                    Make a plan that includes studying specific days of the week, specific times of the day, and a specific length for each session.  2 days a week for an hour? 5 days a week for 30 minutes? What days? When during the day?                                                                                                         Stay positive when your schedule doesn’t work! Don’t scold yourself: identify the problem, make adjustment as needed, praise the Lord and carry on!
3.  BEGIN EACH STUDY TIME WITH PRAYER  Commit the time to the Lord. Praise Him for what he’s doing in your life. Ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten your understanding.
4. EXPECT TO LEARN: FOCUS as you study the manual and view the videos; make time to PRACTICE the activities with a friend; make time to GO into the field to sow seeds.
5. REVIEW PREVIOUS LESSONS FOR IMPROVEMENT        

TWO NOTES ON BIBLE VERSES CITED

1. Unless indicated otherwise, all Bible verses throughout the manual are from the English Standard Version (ESV). Other translations occasionally used include the New International Version (NIV), The King James Version (KJV), The New King James Version (NKJV), and the Amplified Bible (AMP).
2. All Bible verses appear throughout the manual in italic print; thus verses are not put into quotation marks (“…”) unless they are part of a diagogue. Words of Jesus appear in red italics regardless of translation.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Thanks to those who participated in the workshops, which provided the beginnings of this online manual, and those who offered many excellent suggestions. Please know that this is still a work in progress . . .  that we will notify students whenever we add new lessons or make significant revisions to existing lessons . . .  and that your feedback is always appreciated – including errors you find in this Beta edition, be they typing, grammatical, Biblical, theological . . . or any other!