Strategic Plan for a Soul winning effort

Is there anyone here who, planning to build a new house, doesn't first sit down and figure the cost so you'll know if you can complete it? Luke 14:28,  MSG

                                    

Nehemiah strategized in the process of rebuilding the wall. He assigned people from different tribes to build specific places. There was even a time when he told the people to hold their swords in one hand and do their work with the other hand. He was very wise and strategic in his approach.

You need to be organized and hardworking. Some people feel that if you want to be administratively inclined, you do not need to be spiritual. The truth is that it takes real spirituality to be an effective administrator and leader in the kingdom. Nehemiah said, “And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy…” Nehemiah 7:5. This clearly is an administrative duty.

You need to read constantly and develop yourself so that you will be culturally relevant. You need to be versed in Christian apologetics to challenge the culture in the community and prove the authenticity of the claims of the Bible, where and when necessary [1 Peter 3:15]. You also need to be conversant with hermeneutics and homiletic preaching. You must be diligent to know the people you will be ministering to and lead them to God, away from all the things they are very familiar with. Jesus often spoke about parables relating to farming because that was the major occupation too.

The Strategy

Learning from the conquest of Jericho by Joshua, a great Warrior in the Old Testament, we see the secrets of the divine conquering of our immediate environment for God.

i.                What is the vision?

God told Joshua about what he was to do, and there was a scope in the vision. What is yours?

ii.               Inventory

Joshua did send some spies into the land, and they gave him feedback. Make an assessment of the situation of your campus. Do research on issues like;

a.     Total number of people in your community, campus, etc.

b.     What is the prevailing sin?

c.      How many Christians are available?

d.     What catches their attention the most?

e.     Finally, pray for a spiritual insight.

iii.           Develop a Revival Network

During the tenure of Moses, he carried out a one-man leadership style until his father-in-law counseled him to recruit fellow labourers. Joshua worked with the priests and the Levites. In fact, everyone was involved in taking the city of Jericho. Start to look out for like-minded people with whom you will run with the vision. God will bring them across your path. If there is none, you will need to launch out alone. God is with you!

iv.            Spiritual Direction

The command of the Lord is go! [Mark 16:15]. As you obey the voice of the Lord, you will receive more instructions. Paul was forbidden by the Spirit to preach in a particular place and was later led to go to Macedonia. But he was constantly committed to the preaching of the gospel.

v.              Blowing the trumpet

Don’t make an uncertain sound. Make the gospel as clear as possible. Whether it is an open preaching, morning and evening cry, literature distribution,
or crusade, you must confront the audience with the need for repentance and salvation through Christ.