EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP

1. PURPOSE

 The purpose of the Evangelism and Discipleship Ministry (E&DM) is to actively share the Gospel to community in Melbourne and elsewhere as per Church Vision:

“We exist to glorify God by denying ourselves, living for Christ in Melbourne and beyond.”

2. E&DM MISSION

The E&DM mission is to adhere the Church Mission, that:  

“We live to love God, love people, share the Gospel, and to make disciples” 

The E&DM aim is to build: 

• • Church members with the loves for one another to build a strong fellowship in the Church promoting the will of doing God’s work 

  • strong leaders with the will to serve God to provide opportunities for Melbourne Church and to build faith through the planned spiritual enrich programs

  • unity and resilient spiritual warriors for evangelism and missionary to conduct discipleship events for communities outside Melbourne Church and in conjunction with other Church Ministries plan and organize events supporting the vulnerable

  • next generations are conforming and steadfast to take on God’s commission

3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES 

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:16-20‬, NIV‬‬)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts‬ 1:8,‬ NIV‬‬)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

4. TEAM STRUCTURE

 5. E&DM PROGRAMS

 5.1 E&DM Internal

 a. Cells Group

 Sponsor: Pastor Duong H Dung

Cells Group Leader: Vu Tien Loc

Supporting Materials (Bible, booklets): Pastor Duong H Dung

Cells Group Schedule

2. Evangelical programs

 Sponsor: Pastor Duong H Dung

• Holy Music Program: for new believers and guests (quarterly) 

Group Leader: Huynh T Q Thai

• Evangelism through Cells Group (quarterly)

Group Leader: Huynh T Q Thai

• Families Workshops (half-yearly)

Group Leader: Le H Phuoc

• Picnics, Camping and outdoor activities (school holidays)

Group Leader: Vo Bich Lieu

• Families Camp (annual)

Group Leader: Le H Hien

5.2 Major Events

 In conjunction with Major Events Coordinator: Hoang thi Nhan plan and conduct spiritual programs for Melbourne Church supporting the following:

• • • • Easter Friday, Easter Monday

      • Thanksgiving

      • Christmas

      • New Year

      • Lunar Festival

5.3 E&DM External – Public Outreach

 Sponsor: Pastor Duong H Dung

• Inter-church visits: Pham N Phuc

• Public outreach through Cells group (in group or by individuals): Vu T Loc

5.4 Social Suport

 In conjunction with other Ministries providing evangelism and discipleship programs for:

1. 1. 1. Overseas Students

 Overseas Students Team Leader: Do Huy

The focus of this group is to build a strong connection with overseas students helping them to explore, establish and integrate into Australian culture at the same to share the gospel and introduce the new way of life as Christians. The areas of interest are:

• English classes through cultural event discussions

• Supplies: clothes, food, household needs

• General knowledge: provide, introduce government services and communities support network

• Other regular activities

1. 1. 2. Nursing Homes Visits

 Nursing Homes Visits Group Leader: Pho Q Van

In conjunction with the Social Service Ministry plan and conduct evangelical programs supporting the nursing home visits

1. 1. 3. Hospital Visits

 Hospital Visits Group Leader: Pho Q Van

In conjunction with the Social Service Ministry and Visitation Ministry plan conduct evangelical programs supporting the hospital visits

1. 1. 4. Prison Visits

 Prison Visits Group Leader: Le H Phuoc

In conjunction with the Social Service Ministry plan and conduct evangelical programs supporting the prison visits