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A publication of Evangelism Equipping Mission (Singapore) February / March 2009
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Rev. John B. Sorensen, President of EE
International, in his blog entry on Tuesday, January 13,
2009, highlighted an article in Lee Strobel’s newsletter
of January 2009 sharing the same title, “Fighting
Evangelism Fatigue”.
(http://leestrobel.com/newsletters/Jan09/fightingevangel
ismfatigue.htm)
Strobel writes:
Your brother is an atheist. Your neighbor is into
New Age and Tarot cards. Your boss thinks
Christianity is based on ancient mythology. The
waiter at your favorite lunch spot is a Muslim. Your
chiropractor is simply indifferent about God.
And some days – if you’re really honest – you just
don’t care very much. At least, not enough to
initiate a spiritual conversation with them.
Let me be the first to confess: there are times
when I suffer from evangelism fatigue. I know I
should care, I know I should reach out to them, I
know I should talk to them about Jesus – but my
motivation meter is hovering at low voltage.
Maintaining a high-energy evangelistic lifestyle
isn't easy, is it? Sometimes our passion for personal
outreach begins to flicker. Call it unspiritual. Call it
sin. But let's be honest enough to call it what it
undeniably is: very, very real. So what can we do
about it? Here are some steps I take when these
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The deaf are a people group with their own
unique language and culture. EE has developed
materials specifically for the deaf – Deaf EE. The
deaf are now being trained to share the saving story
of Jesus with other deaf people, using EE training
tools in grammar and concept that the deaf easily
understand.
After one deaf pastor saw the Deaf EE teaching
and training materials, tears welled up in his eyes as
he exclaimed with joy, “PAH,” “Finally!”
For too long, the deaf have struggled with the
complexities of English, a language mostly foreign
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doldrums hit.
This is what Lee Strobel suggests:
• Admit it to God and ask for His help. As soon as you
sense that your concern for spiritual seekers is waning, ask
God to give a renewed desire to reach others with the
Gospel. When we sincerely ask, we can have confidence
He will respond. And when we begin to pray for specific
seekers we know, it's difficult for us to remain indifferent
about their eternity.
• Make a call and get a date on the calendar. All of us
know someone who’s far from God. They maybe only a
phone call or email away. By taking a risk and inviting
them to lunch or golf, we’re setting up a rendezvous during
which a spiritual conversation might flourish. Put a date on
the calendar as focus for prayers and impetus for
preparation.
• Keep resources handy. Carry seeker-sensitive Christian
materials handy to put into their hands and give them a
resource that they can read later. (And if possible, follow-
up.)
• Buy lunch for an evangelism enthusiast. Every church
has a few people who are especially effective in sharing
Jesus with others. Why not offer to get together for a meal
so you can catch their contagious Christianity?
Certainly a good set of useful tools to help in our
struggles with evangelism fatigue. You can access Rev
Sorenson’s blog at: http://blog.eeworks.org/
The deaf now embrace the EE materials
developed exclusively for them.
Deaf EE integrates classroom training, actual on-
the-job witnessing with skilled trainers, and follow-up
reports that develops way-of-life witnesses.
As Rev. Bob Nowicki, Director for Deaf EE puts it,
it helps the deaf build relationships with others, to
effectively communicate the Gospel, build
discipleship by equipping for evangelism, and
promotes healthy vital relationships with Christ
resulting in meaningful church growth.
Deaf EE has not arrived in Singapore yet, but if you
have an interest, please contact our Administrator.
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The 2nd Youth EE Quick Start
Leadership Clinic was held on 21 March
2009 at Bedok Methodist Church. A cosy
group of five clinicians from four churches
attended the one-day training conducted by
Ps Lalano D. Badoy, Jr, Asia’s resident
expert on Kids and Youth EE (and also for
Prisons and Deaf EE).
The clinicians and Ps Badoy had an
excellent time especially with opportunity to
fellowship over a meal at the nearby famous
Bedok Hawker Center.
EE Singapore extends its deep appreciation
to Bedok Methodist Church for the use of its
premises and excellent facilities. Thank you
for hosting us and for your generosity.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT EE
INTERNATIONAL
Kids’ EE and OneHope. A new partnership is being
developed between Kids’ EE and OneHope (formerly Book
of Hope). The partnership hopes to potentially train one
million witnesses and reach 20 million kids for Christ. This is
an exciting and innovative development. Pray for the success
of this project and the uniting of purposes under God’s plans.
Global Development Project. The Global Development
Project intends to train and place more than 400 Field
Workers in nations to work side-by-side with pastors to assist
them in implementing EE in the local church. From
experience, when Field Workers assist pastors, the
implementation rate at churches more than doubles. Thank
you for praying for this unique project of which Singapore’s
new Field Worker will also be a participant.

UPCOMING over the years have come to know

Jesus and committed their lives to
6TTHH KIIDDSS EE
CLINICS Him through OJTs from leadership
clinics and local training courses. It
The 6th Kids EE Leadership Clinic
was held at Light of Christ Church
Youth EE Quick Start & does not take a rocket scientist to Woodlands on two weekends: 20-21
Zoom will be held on 29 May conclude that God is behind this and and 27-28 March 2009. 9 clinicians
and 1-2 June 2009. Quick Start so should you! from 2 churches participated and in
is the new and effective method the course of the OJTs, shared the
of getting youths encouraged, XEE on 9, 10 and 11 July 2009. Gospel with 14 children and 1 adult.
motivated and excited about XEE is EE’s latest and hippest Of these, 15 professions were made
sharing their faith. Zoom is the evangelism multiplication tool ever. and 4 received assurance.
deeper elaboration of the Gospel Check it out at www.xee.info. We record our thanks to LOCCW
presentation and multiplication. For more information about these for hosting the clinic and God’s
clinics, please visit our website: continued providence as they equip
Adult (English) EE from 14 to www.ee.org.sg & contact Jenny Oong, their kids to share the Gospel.
17 July 2009. Adult EE is the Administrator, 65853911 or Lion.
proven multiplication tool for
pastors and leaders to equip their
laos. Tens of millions of people
EE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
FASTING & PRAYER
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EE Singapore welcomes Lion Soegiharto
who joins our office as Singapore’s FAREWELL…
Implementation Field Worker. Lion is And with the coming of the new, the old
married to Lily and they have 3 children: passes away…
Winson, Wilson and Winnie. The Soegiharto EE Singapore bids adeiu to Lincoln Wee
family hail from Surabaya, Indonesia a few who has served as Field Implementation
years ago. Lion has a Bachelor of Electrical Worker since 2006 (on staff since April 2008).
Engineering, Master of Management, and Lincoln leaves to concentrate on his studies
Master of Divinity which was conferred by at East Asia School of Theology (EAST) and
Singapore Bible College (SBC). possibly take up a part-time role assisting the
Lion loves to read and teach. He was for EE Asia Team which is based in Penang.
Lion Soegiharto many years a teacher of students at tertiary EE Singapore wishes Lincoln every success
level. in his studies and service to God.
c/o Newton Life Church, 16 Newton Road, #02-208, Singapore 307995 / Tel: 65853911 /
www.ee.org.sg / eemsing@singnet.com.sg
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