LEADERSHIP GUIDE - FEBRUARY 2020  

In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus commands ALL of His disciples to share the gospel and also to make disciples. This was a mandate for EVERY Christ-follower, but we often view sharing the gospel as the responsibility of a select few. In Matthew 5:13, Jesus calls His disciples “salt of the earth.” A practical way to be salt is by using the S.A.L.T Principle, a simple and easy way to begin a conversation with someone. This can be done during a lunch break, before and after work, or during free time throughout the day:  

S - Start a Conversation

  • Initiate a conversation with someone by politely and passionately saying “Hello” or “Hi!”

A - Ask Questions 

  • After initiating the conversation, ask questions like, “How are you doing today?”, “How is everything going?”, ”How do you like work?”, “How is your family doing?", “What are you passionate about and enjoy doing?” Or, “tell me about yourself, tell me your story.” Questions give them permission to be open and let their guard down. 

L - Listen

  • As they respond, make sure to be attentive, focus, and listen. Their answers give us an insight into what is going on in their lives, and what needs or burdens they may have. Listen deeply, showing empathy and care.

T - Tell Your Story

  • After they share fully and were heard, often they will ask us to share our story. This gives us the opportunity to share our testimonies with them. Share a moment that relates to what they shared, and make sure to include how God was faithful throughout your situation.   

Following the S.A.L.T. principle, the key is taking time to pray for the needs of the person, which invites the Holy Spirit to move on their heart. Another key is to continue engaging this person with S.A.L.T. over time. As we consistently and intentionally create safe environments for openness, a genuine friendship will be built, and we become a bridge to them and God each time we hear their story, tell our story of what God has done in our life, and take the time to pray for them.   

Pastor Steve Murrell, President of our Every Nation family of churches, encourages every believer to share the gospel, “Imagine the church where every single person is out there being used by God no matter how old and no matter how long they have been saved.” If we want to see revival, every Christ-follower must evangelize and make disciples. This is not based on experience, knowledge, or perfection, but simply out of the overflow of loving God and loving others.  

Just as Jesus commanded and as Pastor Steve reminds us, if every church member engages those far from God with the S.A.L.T. principle, relationship, and prayer, we will see revival happen like never before. 

Discussion Questions: 

  • As leaders, we set the example that our Small Group members follow. How can you apply the S.A.L.T. principle to your relationships (i.e. family, friends, co-workers, classmates, teammates, etc.)?

  • Identify the people in your life that do not have a relationship with Christ. How can you regularly engage them with the S.A.L.T. principle in order to build relationships with them, pray for their needs, and eventually share the gospel?

  • How will you practically teach, encourage, and keep your Small Group members accountable to regularly engage those far from God with the S.A.L.T. principle and prayer - just like you will be doing?

Prayer: 

  • Pray that every Pearlside Church member would regularly engage those far from God with the S.A.L.T. principle and prayer.

  • Pray that authentic friendships would form, the gospel would be shared, and our people would have the opportunity to personally lead unbelievers into a relationship with Christ.

  • Pray that Pearlside Church would be a church of disciple-makers that make disciple-makers.

Announcements:

  • Freedom Weekend
    A powerful class designed to allow God to speak His truth to us, draw closer to us, and transform us in a powerful way. The goal of this class is to help us arise out of our sin and its effects, into a new life of freedom and victory.

 WOMEN’S
Main Campus - ENLI 1
Saturday, March 7
(9:00am - 3:30pm)

MEN’S
Main Campus - ENLI 1
Saturday, February 22
(9:00am - 1:30pm)

 

  • Marriage Seminar with Pastor Keith and Jennifer Tower | February 29

Join us for our upcoming marriage retreat.  At this retreat you can expect two things.  First, you’ll create a customized marriage plan, just for you - not generic to men and women, not broad for husbands and wives, but a specific plan for you and your spouse. Second you’ll unlock the key to intimacy.  You’ll be closer to your spouse than you’ve ever been before, equipped with tools to grow closer every day.  You’ll discover things you never knew about your spouse, or knew at one point and forgot.  Don’t miss this totally unique marriage experience.

Saturday, February 29, 2020
9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Campus - Worship Hall
(This seminar is for married couples.)

$20 per married couple
Couples Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 26
*Food will be provided.

Childcare:
$5 per child
Childcare Registration Deadline: Monday, February 24
*Food will be provided.


Parking will be available at Oihana Place, former Buzz's Steakhouse, on Ka'ahumanu Street and Kuahao Place.