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Evangelism all'aperto Accommodation wild success in his church power   "What started as an event, has become a true ministry of Southeast Christian Church full ... We knew that this would be successful ... but, frankly, the Church leaders were surprised at how many men have come out of the woodwork and join. Ralph Swallows, Southeast Christian Church .... Louisville, KY I spoke recently with Steve Chapman, author of numerous Christianbooks men and nature. We talked about ways to use outdoors to reach the men, and our conversation tued to? Game Feed? events. Steve suggested talking about Ralph swallows outdoor and men of the ministry of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, who started and has a great success for the ministry of the last four years ... ? Our goal was to get the ... ? come to church for a time and kind of go home? committed. "said the passion Golondrinas. We knew that this church was full of men who have much to offer ... we just need a vehicle to bring to the surface. (Sounds a little 'come hunting with me ...) Ralph had the idea of a wild game feed in your church. "We started networking, rounding? Core group? OUTDOORSMAN at the head of this thing. We asked men to commit to donate the game, and to spread the word in the city. "said Ralph. (The men agree ... this has given them the perfect Retreat? Ammunition they need for their wives to quit their game.) Results .. 460 people came to dinner the first year, 700 the second year, third year 900, and are shooting for this year 1500 +. Consider this ... 30-40% of men who attend are not affiliated with the Church. What have you done to make this event a success? First, making a great effort to ensure that visitors are made to feel welcome. Chris Hadley, a senior member of the group, coordinates hospitality greeters and ushers. ? We will do our best to communicate the love of the Lord of every man who comes. Hadley said. Besides the big party also offer cabins for similar organizations, hunters for the hungry, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, etc. Church member Roger LaPointe garments every aspect of relations with the community of power game, the promotion of community support and participation. ? We are in contact with local retailers, asking them to donate gifts at the end of the program ... Managed by men holding up its end. LaPointe said. The program is self-financing, the men of the church donated food. There is a donation of $ 10 for the event. To bring a speaker in a 30 - 45 minutes of presentation ... Do not use this as a hard sell? bring people to Jesus? event. The idea is to break down the walls of defense ... common bond of using the open connection with the human heart at ... start building relationships. ? This is an event for the whole day the children involved. We started around noon barbecue ... cook a few things during the day exotic. There are children who cross every day to savor and enjoy the atmosphere. Then serve the food at 6:30 pm and is our speaker at 7:15? Ralph said. Last year, it was Steve Chapman. This is really a way of touching the hearts of men. It uses music, humor and history TELLIN ... Truth in the fabric of the fabric of the presentation. Said Ralph. You can clean emagine work after an event like this. Steve? Rambo? Moore does a tremendous job managing this aspect of the event ... ? Do not call it? Rambo? for nothing? Golondrinas chuckle. After the power to control wild throughout the year, with regular events such as archery, fishing, archery, 3D, and outbreaks of men dedicated to maintaining and further developing the community. ? What started as an event, has become a true ministry of Southeast Christian Church ... We knew that this would be successful ... but, frankly, the Church leaders were surprised at how many men have left the wood and involved. Said Ralph. Christian OUTDOORSMAN hopes this will give you some ideas on how the success of hosting wild game feed in your church, and maybe even start a ministry ... and remember, if you do this ... Your wife is not she? huntin 'for the Lord? this year 's!