Video Presentations

Discovering the People God has Given Us (24:32 min)
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.

The Theology of Welcome (21:39 min)
Dr. Amy Oden

Ways to Understand Your Neighbors Better (24:19 min)
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
This video discussion guide with exercises helps your church better understand the people in your midst.

For each subject there is a PowerPoint, a narrated presentation recorded by a Lewis Center staff member, an outline of key points, and in some cases, other resources. On the DVD, there is a brief introduction to each topic given by the presenter.

Discovering the People God has Given Us

• Video Presentation (24:32 min), Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
• Outline of Key Points

The Theology of Welcome

• Video Presentation (21:39 min), Dr. Amy Oden

Ways to Understand Your Neighbors Better
A video discussion guide with exercises to help your church better understand the people in your midst.

• Narrated Presentation (24:19 min), Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
• Exercises

Discovering Who Your Neighbors Are
Explores the resources available to learn about the demographic makeup of your surrounding community including changes in recent years. Many of the resources covered are free and available online.

• Narrated Presentation (19:14 min), Joe Arnold
• Website Resource List

Needs-based Community Outreach
Learn how tangible acts of service and ministries targeted to respond to specific, real needs within your community can draw newcomers to your church.

• Narrated Presentation (28:25 min), Dr. Ann A. Michel
• Outline of Key Points
• Resource List
• Leading Ideas Article: “Key Competencies for a Missional Congregations”

Using Social Media to Reach New People
Looks at social media such as Facebook and Twitter with the one focus on how they can be used to connect with more of your neighbors.

• Narrated Presentation (24:52 min), Rev. Thomas G. James
• Outline of Key Points
• Leading Ideas Article: “Expanding Your Prayer Ministry through Twitter”
• Facebook Groups vs Fan Pages

Your Website Is Your Church’s Welcome Mat
What should your website’s first-time visitors see? Learn about must-have content your website needs to welcome and connect with neighbors.

• Video Presentation (31:58 min), Matthew Lyons
• Outline of Key Points