“Peers witnessing to Peers”

The art of Soul Winning
Increasing Holy Boldness
Increasing in scripture knowledge

When Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts 26:28

A peersuader is a saved youth witnessing Christ to someone with the same rank and ability by strong urging.



MISSION:
Peer-Suader is the evangelistic component of the International Youth Department, equipping youth with effective tools to win their peers through the art of persuasion. This will enable them to become a powerful access to the kingdom of God strengthening families, schools, churches, and our communities.



OBJECTIVES:
• To teach youth how to walk in the authority of God and be led by the Holy Ghost.
• To receive instructions and training in the biblical steps to salvation.
• To learn various approaches in the art of persuasion such as (God’s provision, personal testimony, Christ’s testimony & benefits and the consequences of sin).
• To learn how to use the appropriate terminology.
• To witness with clarity.
• To learn the SEED approach (search-encounter-evaluate-decide).
• To learn how to handle negative responses.
• To grasp the complete concept of witnessing.



TARGET AREA:
Youth will be challenged with emphasis being placed on the importance of knowing:
¨ God’s Word in its entirety is essential.
¨ By memorization of converting scriptures.
¨ By encouraging intense study of various passages.
¨ The importance of your life being your first witness.