Stronger

than Ever
As 2008 unfolds, EE’s
Greatest Impact Lies Ahead

Moving Forward
Why XEE?
Left, John Sorensen, EE’s New President
Right, Sterling Huston, EE’s New Chairman of the Board
EE News Around
the World
 experience
history This Summer with Evangelism
Explosion’s Strategic American Initiative

History. It repeats. It unfolds before us. We

are penned into its pages as time marches on.
And as time passes on we realize we have the
opportunity to make a mark.

This summer you are invited to experience

history in our nation’s capital as Evangelism
Explosion lays out our Grass Roots Evangelism:
Strategic American Initiative. The details of this
initiative will be laid out as the week progresses.

There will also be an exclusive evening

tour of our nation’s Capitol Building led
by Congressman J. Randy Forbes and the
Honorable Rick Green. See the halls of congress
as few others can as a private tour affords you
the behind-the-scenes look.

June 24-29, 2008

Total estimated cost is $1500 * per person based on double occupancy
including group meals, lodging at the Washington Hilton, Capitol Tour,
Christian Statesmanship Award Dinner, half-day Mt. Vernon tour, and
transportation in Washington D.C.
ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE
For arrangements contact Evangelism Explosion International
Office of Ministry Advancement 1-800-768-6101
* Personal leisure activities not included
* Children fifth grade and up may participate in all activities
(additional cost for children to be determined)
DEAR FRIENDS
T h e O f fi c e o f t h e P r e s i d e n t

The Best is Yet to Come

T
he headline above does not suggest that we
think that Dr. Kennedy did OK, but we’re going
to do better. No. Actually, it was Dr. Kennedy
who believed that God’s best was yet to come, and
Dr. Kennedy anticipated seeing the next level of
spiritual multiplication.
I join him with a high level of anticipation and
say with great enthusiasm, the best is yet to come.
Do you believe it? I do.
During recent overseas travels, I saw some
of the fruit Dr. Kennedy hoped to see. For example,
South Korea and South Africa, for the first half of
Rev. John B. Sorensen
2007, have already equipped 18,000 witnesses for
Christ. I talked to a pastor whose church went from
40 members to 7,000 in a short time. His reason? EE.
I hear negative talk today that people are not responsive to the Gospel. Unfortunately, this
leads some to believe that they shouldn’t witness. Witnessing is a matter of faith. True faith
always leads to action. The Bible says in Hebrews that faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen. True saving faith is not just a hope or a promise of something
that might or might not happen. It is full assurance. In the Book of Habakkuk it says that the just
shall live by faith.
Abraham left Ur by faith. Abraham was ready to sacrifice his son, Isaac, by faith. Rahab hid
Israelite spies by faith. Their actions flowed forth from their faith. True faith acts.
My point: EE was built on faith. We can trust God to do amazing things. We have an
opportunity to show the faith we have. We can determine to stand up, believe our calling, and
make evident the truth of our faith by what we do next.
EE is going and God’s Kingdom is growing. The baton has been passed. Let’s run this
race. Let’s share our faith. And believe.

God Bless,

John Sorensen
President, Evangelism Explosion International
 XPLORE

12
EE Stronger
Than Ever

In This Issue
Als o in this Is s u e
Encompassing the Globe
EE Vice Presidents 2007 Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Visible Results . . . . . . . 22
Fiji Trip . . . . . . . . . Back
Expansion
Moving Forward: Why XEE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8
Excitement
46th Annual EE International Banquet. . . . . . . . . 15

Everywhere
China Initiative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Endeavors 16 Sp rin g 2 0 0 8
Evangelism Explosion International
EE Summit 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Every Nation Equipping Every
People Group and Every Age
Equipping in Action Group to Witness to Every Person.
Church Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Content Development:
Gerry Kumpf
Eternity
18
Mike Ferraguti
What is a Bequest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Writing/Editing:
Mike Ferraguti
H. Robert Cowles
Everyday People Proofing: Joy Levins
Testimonies from People in the Field . . . . . . . . . 20 Graphic Design:
Lance W. Mericle
EE Answerman
Discover How to Handle the Tough Questions . . . . 22

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 Encompassing the Globe

Ken Silva George Verzea Nickolay Revtov Tom Mangham

VP North America VP Europe VP Eurasia VP Asia

Woody Lajara Ron Tyler Rod Story

VP Latin America VP Africa VP Oceania

Covering every corner of the world

EE continental vice presidents have vast regions to cover with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Yet,
following Dr. Kennedy’s challenge for them to plant EE in every nation on earth, they accomplished that
mission in 1996. They continue to press on, taking the Gospel farther and farther. The next few pages
provide a summary of continental accomplishments in 2007.
NCOMPASSING THE GLOBE 2007 Reports from our Vice Presidents

Latin America • Trained 16,000 leaders

• Conducted 12 Kids’ EE workshops
• Local churches using EE now at 1,500
Dr. Cecilio N. Lajara (Woody) • Started EvangeCube partnership with e3 Resources

“I express gratitude to the Lord for what He

has done and will continue to do in EE Latin
America,” says Dr. Cecilio N. (Woody) Lajara, EE
Vice President for Latin America. EE Latin America
made significant progress in 2007 including adding
Rev. George Verzea
another ethnic language and reorganizing the EE
“I am thankful to the Lord for the dedication of
Latin America team into a cohesive unit.
people involved in EE and for leading the EE
The hope for 2008 is to conduct 115 clinics and have full
Europe team,” says Rev. George Verzea, EE Vice
implementation of the Share Your Faith Workshops President for Europe. In 2007, EE Europe played an
integral part in field testing the XEE materials and
• Conducted 90 EE clinics experienced a renewed interest in the ministry.
• Conducted 53 Share Your Faith Workshops
• Trained 2,250 leaders at clinics
• Trained 1,300 people at Share Your Faith Workshops EE Europe hopes to translate and introduce XEE in 10 new
• Local churches using EE now at 1,124 nations for 2008. EE Europe is also seeking national leaders to
• 18 new clinic-base churches established develop EE in all of the European countries.

• Conducted 43 EE clinics
• Trained 2,600 leaders at clinics
• 2,200 professions of faith in Christ at clinics
Dr. Ken Silva • 325 active EE churches
• Reached a total of 22 people groups
“It is an honor and a joy to lead the North America
• Appointed 38 field workers in Europe
staff to bring greater glory to God through the
ministry of EE,” says Dr. Ken Silva, EE Vice
President for North America. In 2007, EE North
America held it’s second annual Summit celebration.
EE representatives from America, Canada, and
Dr. Nickolay Revtov
some around the world gathered for a time of team
“Please keep praying for EE Eurasia,” implores
building and be the first to see the launch of the
Dr. Nickolay Revtov, EE Vice President for Eurasia.
new XEE materials.
Nickolay covers 12 Eurasia/CIS nations. With this vast
In two years, the EE North America goal is to double the area to cover, Nickolay praises God for the EE leaders
number of field staff, continue the introduction of XEE, and in place in all the Eurasia nations and regions.
introduce the new seven-week adult EE training.
The goal is to finish construction on the D. James and Anne
• Conducted 17 adult EE clinics/81 Share Your Faith Workshops Kennedy International Training Center for World Evangelism in
• 722,000 professions of faith in Christ
Ukraine by the fall of 2008.
• Conducted 110 EE clinics Seven EE tsunami field workers were assigned
• Trained 1,600 leaders at clinics to full-time EE ministry in the nations where they
• Trained 10,000 believers in churches
served.
• 650 active EE churches
• Developed Deaf EE in Ukraine, Russia, Moldova
• Translated EE materials in Ukrainian The goal for 2008 is to mobilize 15 Asian EE workers and
continue to mentor emerging leaders to serve with the
EE Asia team.

• Conducted 394 EE clinics

• Trained 55,707 Asians in EE
• 228 EE workers serving in Asia
Rev. Rod Story • Introduced EE tools to 309 people groups
“I pray that EE Oceania will continue to bear fruit • Launched Kids’ EE in 6 new nations
• Conducted 25 Share Your Faith Workshops in 6 nations
that lasts for eternity,” says Rev. Rod Story, EE Vice
President for Oceania. Rod was intricately involved
in the field testing and final development of the new
XEE materials. He also leads the Implementation
Africa
Field Worker training program across this continent.

For 2008, Rod sees great potential for the establishment of Dr. Ron Tyler
consistent field worker training to help churches implement the “The new millennium brings a tremendous
EE ministry. challenge that lies in the heart of God, to take the
Good News to the 3,713 tribes and 1,995 languages
• Opened first D. James and Anne Kennedy Training in Africa,” says Dr. Ron Tyler, EE Vice President for
Center in Fiji
Africa. In Africa, EE is currently being used by 375
• Conducted 141 EE clinics
people groups in 33 languages. EE Africa has added
• Trained 1,563 leaders at clinics
• XEE materials finalized a Regional Director located in the strategic site of
• Conducted 10 youth clinics in 6 countries Egypt.
• Conducted 11 Kids’ EE clinics in 3 countries
For 2008, the goal is to further promote Operation Harvest,
launch the newly revised FlipChart materials for illiterates and
semi-illiterates in several languages, and translate Kids’ EE in
more languages.

Rev. Tom Mangham • Conducted 224 EE clinics

“It is a privilege to serve with an organization whose • 601,000 plus professions of faith in Christ
ultimate aim is to equip believers and mobilize the • Increased trainers to 82,500 in local church ministries

Church to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” • 5,950 active EE churches

says Rev. Tom Mangham, EE Vice President for • Increased active people groups to 375
• Completed Kids’ EE world manual in French and Bemba
Asia. In 2007, the EE Asia team increased its staff
languages
with eight full-time workers and two part-time staff.
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1. It’s relational. Young people want genuineness in relationships. XEE incorporates a layer of
training that helps people to connect with others. Coaching is absolutely essential because this
is not something that comes naturally to people. The learning, the training, the entire process is
focused on connecting relationally.

2. It’s interactive. Today’s culture enjoys learning by participating in discussion and interaction
with each other.

3. It’s flexible. XEE gives churches options. When a pastor with a busy schedule has options, he
feels a sense of freedom. XEE better assists the church because, while it has structure, it has
flexibility and a pastor can better blend it in with what his church has ongoing.

4. It talks today’s language. People speak differently today. Our cell phone culture alone has
added words to our vernacular that, before, would have sent linguists over the edge; words such
as “texted” and “texting.” For XEE, it meant changing words common to “EE’ers” all over the
world. For example, the phrase “on-the-job training” became “connect activity.” XEE speaks
today’s language.
 XPANSION

why xee?

G
raeme Codrington is a sought after EE began to refine strategies to
speaker, best-selling author, futurist, communicate the Gospel to the younger
and generational expert. generation, whose culture was changing as
He shared one of his early books, “Mind fast as a spinning top, and whose generation
the Gap,” with Rev. Rick Bond, EE Vice was immeasurably different from generations
President for Youth, in 2004. After reading the before.
book, Rick came to an understanding that EE “No one is asking anyone to go into the
needed to change to remain relevant to the future,” said Graeme. “But at least you can
younger generations. prepare those who will. Moses didn’t see the
Following a Promised Land but
presentation that Graeme trained Joshua, who
made to the VPs and did.”
Board Members during With help from EE
Board Member meetings leadership including
in the spring of 2005, the Rick and Rev. Rod
wheels began to turn on Story, EE Vice
developing an EE tool for President for Oceania,
the younger generation. the work on XEE
“In all areas of life, began.
from politics to media Today, EE
and technology to family leadership is also
values and the influence developing an
of mass media that additional Level 1
exposes us to cultures training tool that will
and value systems vastly provide a condensed
different from our own,” Rick Bond,Vice President,Youth EE version of the
said Graeme, “there traditional 13-week
have never been greater training.
divides between different generations than “More than anything,” Rick said, “we
there are now.” finally understood that we needed changes to
better reach the younger generation.”
 consultation from EE sources around the
The Arrival of XEE Comes at world.” EE listened and responded to various
a Pivotal Point in theWestern reports with identical information: “Simplify.”
World Countries “Shorten.” “Have more flexibility.” “Teach
1.The culture has changed relational skills.”
People have changed in their attitudes
and, because of that, EE needed to keep up. 3. Continuing Tranformation
Rod Story, EE Vice President for Oceania, “When I was a 27-year-old pastor, EE
reminds people that XEE has not changed the transformed my life and my ministry, Rod said.
Gospel message. “Instead,” he says, “we have “The diagnostic questions were powerful.
We are trying to create a tool that will impact
today’s 27-year-old as I was impacted by EE
“Back then, we were addressing more than 30 years ago.”
a culture who thought they “Back then, we were addressing a culture

were Christians ... who thought they were Christians. Today,

Today, the majority of people

changed the method of delivery, the way
in which we address the culture.” in the western world do not
Rod educates people in the consider themselves to be
importance of the “genuineness” that Christians.”
Gen X and Gen Y cultures demand in
relationships. “XEE incorporates training
elements that help people to connect with the majority of people in the western world
others,” Rod says. “We need coaching to do do not consider themselves to be Christians.
this because it’s not natural.” It demands a different approach. XEE is it,
and now we feel we understand the younger
2. Change is rapid-fire today generations and how to reach them.”
Today’s generation is living in a highly
complex technical society. With technology,
and information, at our fingertips, the world can With technology, and
change instantly. If a ministry doesn’t change, information, at our
it gets left behind. Statistics were clear that
North America churches were wavering in their
fingertips, the world can
commitment to EE. change instantly. If a
“We interviewed hundreds of pastors ministry doesn’t change, it
and developed a comprehensive report that gets left behind.
summarized what we needed to do to actively
assist churches to be multipliers of the Gospel
of Jesus Christ,” says Rod. “It involved
 2007 was a momentous year and a difficult year. On September 5,
our Founder and President, Dr. D. James Kennedy, went home to be with
the Lord. Inspite of this loss, EE was secure.
Dr. Kennedy made sure that the EE leadership was in place. This man, who
stood strong in defense of faith, family, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, was a leader
who built other lasting leaders.
As we face our first year without him, we can say with confidence that
EE is as strong as ever. Recent accomplishments and new developments make it
perfectly clear—there is no slowing down in reaching every person with the Gospel.
During a 15-year period, from 2000 to 2014, it is estimated that EE will
conduct more than 20,000 leadership training clinics. “It is amazing what God is
doing through this ministry,” said Rev. John B. Sorensen, EE President.
Doing the math sheds light on some incredible results, results once thought
of as improbable. Take 20,000 clinics and multiply them by 30 to 40 individuals
trained at each clinic (a conservative estimate). You begin to get a small glimpse at
the numbers of people multiplying themselves in churches all over the world.
One small EE training center in Indonesia has been training people at a
high rate. “The head of our Indonesia ministry said that if we continue on this path,
Indonesia will become a Christian nation,” John exclaimed.
The Indonesia center is but one D. James and Anne Kennedy International
Training Center for World Evangelism. Already, training centers are up and running in
Fiji, Ukraine, and one is nearing completion in Vietnam.
“Can you imagine the day when we would talk about having staff in
Vietnam?” questioned John.
The Vietnam Training Center has a full staff ready to go and will feature
offices, a chapel, and a hotel for out-of-town leaders. over the world, who use EE in their daily lives. “The
It is scheduled for completion in September, 2008. secretary of one of our Board Members was trained
Training has begun in Ukraine. When the in EE 30 years ago,” said John, “and is still leading
temperatures dip to 20-below zero, EE leaders people to Christ. These are numbers that are not
stay toasty warm while they are equipped in this recorded anywhere!”
comfortable training center. “God has done some remarkable things
EE Cuba leaders report that, in this through this ministry in the first 46 years. I
communist country, 10 percent of the Cuban believe that the next 46 years will be even more
population are Christians through the ministry of EE. remarkable,” John said.
What isn’t included in all of these wonderful
results are the millions of people, trained in EE all

XEE—X marks the spot other pastors, help them churches to impact Capitol
Consider it officially launched. implement EE in their Hill with Jesus’ saving grace.
XEE is a new, simple way churches and, in partnership Contact Executive
for Gen X and Gen Y leaders with each other, reach their Director, Dr. George Roller:
to equip people in personal, community for Christ. statesman.org
relational evangelism Contact Rev. John Holland:
so they can jholland@eeinternational.org Kids’ EE—Cube it
become lifestyle In conjunction with our
witnesses. CCS—Calm in the storm friends at e3 Resources,
Its highly The D. James Kennedy the Kids’ EE Cube was
interactive approach and Center for Christian developed. It not only
DVD discussion-driven Statesmanship is now demonstrates our renewed
teaching is helping people under the umbrella of EE. commitment to network
connect with others Capitol Hill can seem like an with other organizations,
relationally and spiritually. insurmountable mountain. but demonstrates our
Learn more at www.xee.info Partisan discord. Impatient commitment to market the
constituencies. Frustrating Gospel so that all would
LTC—Bringing pastors gridlock. Relentless interest hear it!
together groups. Where, amid such The innovative Kids’
After developing the chaos, can one reconnect Cube is selling like hot
Leadership Training Cell with their inner moral cakes. It’s a colorful, fun,
(LTC), we asked ourselves, compass? interactive toy that flips and
“Why didn’t we think of this The Center works to folds to reveal a clear Gospel
sooner?” provide that calm bringing message and equips kids to
LTC is a new ministry prayer, fellowship, faith, and share with others.
that brings pastors in a the Gospel to government Learn more at
community together in servants every day. Under kidsee.org
a small cell group where EE’s guidance, The Center
they can network with will work closely with local
 XCITEMENT

T
he 46th annual Evangelism Explosion
International banquet was held on Friday,
March 7. Close to 500 people packed the Coral
Ridge Presbyterian Church Kennedy Fellowship Hall.
The Kennedy Fellowship Hall was adorned in red to
celebrate the launching of EE’s new XEE ministry to
Gen X and Gen Y students; and the development of the
innovative Kids’ EE Cube.
It was announced at the banquet that the
Board of Directors appointed Dr. Sterling W. Huston as
Chairman of the Board, a position held by Dr. D. James
Kennedy for more than 40 years. The Board of Directors
also named Rev. John B. Sorensen as President. These
leadership changes were made necessary by the
passing of former EE President and Chairman of the
Board, Dr. D. James Kennedy, who died on
September 5, 2007.
John called it the best of times and the worst
of times. “It’s the best of times because Dr. Kennedy
always said that, in light of spreading the Gospel, the
best is yet to come.” He added, “Though, sadly, it’s the
worst of times because we have lost our captain.”
EE paid tribute to Anne Kennedy, wife of EE
Founder, Dr. D. James Kennedy, who was awarded
a gold EE question mark pin along with a rosewood
plaque commemorating her as EE’s “First Lady.” In
her honor, duplicate plaques will be displayed at the
D. James and Anne Kennedy International Training
Center for World Evangelism in Fiji and at the center in
Ukraine.
The banquet, an annual EE fundraising event,
raised nearly $200,000 for the EE ministry.

Retraction
We regret the error of listing Dr. Kennedy’s death on September 5, 2006, in the winter issue of Multiply. Dr. Kennedy’s death occurred on
September 5, 2007. Please accept our apologies.
Rev. Tom Mangham,Vice President for Asia, reminded
our Board of EE’s renewed commitment for reaching
China for Christ. EE representatives have established
these ten-year goals for China:

Training 200,000 trainers

Training 20,000 teacher/trainers
Training 25,000 clinicians
Conducting 1,000 clinics
Implementation of EE in 10,000 churches

“These are huge goals,” said Tom. “But these individuals

are going to accomplish it because they believe in God
and trust Him to do great things.”
 NDEAVORS

Summit 2008: A Vision Toward

the Next Generation

E
vangelism Explosion International Rev. John B. Sorensen, President, began
conducted its second Summit event in the Summit with a look back at the foundation
Fort Lauderdale, FL. The inaugural Summit upon which EE was built. “Before we can look
in 2006 was held in Fort Collins, CO. into the future and see what’s in store for EE, let’s
Two hundred individuals attended look back into the past.”
the January 2008 event held at Coral Ridge Attendees learned of the life and times of
Presbyterian Church. The Summit not only EE Founder, Dr. D. James Kennedy; how he began
attracted people from across North America, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and Evangelism
but from overseas nations like Great Britain, Explosion, a ministry he called, by God’s grace, his
the Philippines, South Africa, Australia, Korea, most significant.
Jamaica, and Singapore. With a vision for reaching every person
Dr. Graeme Codrington, international with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, EE unveiled new
speaker, best-selling author, futurist, and ministries to help reach that goal.
generational expert, addressed almost 200 EE One of those ministries, XEE, was officially
representatives. On the eve of the “launch” of launched. People in attendance were the first
XEE, Graeme talked about generations, their to receive an XEE kit including a Student’s
differences, and how to understand people and Handbook, Gospel Booklet, and Pocket Guide.
connect with them. XEE is a new, simple way for Gen X and Gen Y
It was Graeme’s initial exposure to EE leaders to equip people in personal, relational
in 1998, and his visit with Rev. Rick Bond, Vice evangelism so they can become lifestyle
President for Youth EE, that was the impetus for witnesses. “I believe that XEE will allow us to
the new XEE training. meet the church where they are at today and
assist them to do the work they were called to
do,” Rev. Sorensen said.

QUIPPING IN ACTION
Biltmore Baptist Church Seeing the
Benefit of Lifestyle Evangelism
Biltmore Baptist Church Mike Mckee,
Asheville, North Carolina Pastor Missions & Evangelism
An “EE church” since 2005 • Training dozens in EE
Worship Attendance 3200 • Sending out trainers everywhere
Bible Study Attendance 2274 • Gospel shared with all ages

W
hen Pastor Mike McKee brought his the EE participants shared the love of Christ to
passion for Missions and Evangelism dozens in Gulfport. That first semester of EE saw
to Biltmore Baptist Church in 2003, 101 people come to know Christ through class
he wanted to be sure that every member of the sessions and the mission trip.
church understood the importance of reaching Since then, Biltmore Baptist has continued
out to neighbors “across the street and around to train others to share their faith offering two 13-
the world.”After beginning a successful Global week semesters with on-the-job training as well as
Focus program to show two one-day Share Your
the church’s focus on Faith Workshops every
reaching people for year. In addition to the
Christ, Biltmore Baptist on-site training, God has
adopted Evangelism opened many doors to
Explosion as its primary use Evangelism Explosion
strategy for equipping to share His love with
their congregation others. In July 2007, a
to reach lost people, team of 12 members
not just in the local from Biltmore Baptist
community, but all across the world. helped to train over 30 pastors and leaders in a
They started their first semester of EE in brand new EE clinic in Fiji. Using the EE outline,
the fall of 2005 with a large class of pastors and the Gospel was presented to 185 people and 90 of
laypeople learning how to share the Gospel in a them prayed to receive Christ.
non-threatening way using EE’s two diagnostic “Our goal is to train every church member
questions and easy Gospel outline. At the to be able to share their faith with someone else
completion of the course, the EE graduates were – be it a friend, a coworker, a neighbor, a family
invited to attend a mission trip to Gulfport, MS, member, or even a stranger,” Mike McKee
to minister to the residents who were trying to explains. “Thanks to the easy approach Evangelism
get their lives rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina. By Explosion uses to share the Gospel, we are well
handing out gift boxes and sharing the Gospel, on our way.”
 TERNITY

What is a Bequest? Who

A bequest is a gift to charity at death. This is Everyone! Regardless of amount! You don’t
the simplest type of gift other than a simple gift need to be wealthy to leave a bequest!
of cash—and one of the easiest to implement.
The Details
A bequest is also the easiest way to “Leave
A donor can leave property to a charity by
a Legacy” that will continue on after you pass
including a bequest in his or her will or trust,
away.
or, in the case of property that passes by
beneficiary designation (such as retirement
The Need
accounts), by designating a charity as a
Many people desire to benefit ministries they
beneficiary.
are passionate about, but are unable to donate
property to charity while they are alive. For More Information
example, a donor may have property that is Contact John Fisher at
needed during life to cover living expenses or jfisher@eeinternational.org # 954-229-2037
rising health care costs.

A Solution
A donor can retain ownership and use of
property during life and still benefit a charity by
leaving the property to the charity at death.

The Benefits
• Gift to Charity—charity receives cash
or property
• Estate Tax Deduction—
amount given to a charity is
not subject to federal
estate tax
• Preserves Lifetime Flexibility—
donor is able to use and control
property while alive
• Ensures a Legacy—donor
continues to support after
death those charities that were
meaningful during life
VERYDAY PEOPLE

Camille’s Story– control, that He goes at His speed and determines

Camille Weithers is an active EE trainer the destination and outcome. When we make
and deacon at Fourth Presbyterian Church in ourselves available to Him, however, He uses our
Bethesda, Maryland. Camille is also an attorney in personality, gifts, strengths, and weaknesses to
the D.C. area. accomplish His purposes in both unbelievers and
“It’s His love for me and my love for believers.
Him that causes me to do unimaginable things. We can be bold like some or tempered like
How can I not tell others of the love of Jesus others. We travel the highways seeking to show
Christ? When individuals tell me that they cannot the lost the way to Christ. The road can be long for
participate in Evangelism Explosion (EE) because some, but we have witnessed individuals lifted up
it is outside their comfort zone, I tell them it is not in assurance, affirmation, or by placing their trust
easy for me either. Give me anything to do other in Christ. We have even dented or marred the
than speaking; add the Gospel and the difficulty belief systems and presuppositions of some who
increases. That was before I learned how to hold that God does not exist or that we could live
share the Good News clearly through EE, from independently of Him. We are all used in various
opening a conversation on spiritual matters and ways and each person is a valuable member of the
ascertaining what team in the ministry of reconciliation that is given
people believe, to to every person who is in Christ.”
praying and leading
someone to put his Mike’s Story–
or her faith in Christ. “As a kid, I hated to go to church.” Sound
EE teaches familiar? For Mike Croghan, going to church was
an effective way to a part of his discipline. “My mom made me go for
proclaim Christ and punishment,” he says. “I went alone, sat alone,
His love for us. It is and didn’t understand it.”
a training ministry In 1981, his attitude toward church
that equips believers changed. That’s when he professed Jesus as his
with a road map for evangelizing and discipling Savior. “It was through an EE team that came to
others. Step by step, we practice what we learn, my home,” he remembers.
both personally and in three-person teams. Given Following his profession of faith, he
that we know where the main road is, when attended Christ Community Church, in Omaha,
we share the Gospel we can take the scenic NE, where he met Dr. Thomas H. Stebbins. Tom
route, detours, or cut the trip short depending on encouraged him to get trained in Evangelism
whether the roadway is thorny, rocky, hard, or Explosion. “For three years, I kept coming up with
good for driving. We know that God is ultimately in excuses,” Mike recalls. “Finally, it was as if God
 recalls. “I would encourage everyone to take
EE and go on a short-term mission trip. It could
change your life.”
It certainly changed Mike’s.

Marybelle’s Story–
Marybelle Sands is an older woman who
walks with a walker. She traveled to Africa this
summer on behalf of Glasses for Missions, a
ministry that provides reading glasses to the poor
Taken in a small children’s park in Farapontiva,Russia. All
and shares the Gospel using EE. Her daughter
of the children accepted Jesus that day. Mike is at far right.
was to accompany her, but she didn’t get her
was saying to me, “I’m tired of your excuses.” So passport in time. “I’m so tempted to go alone,”
I found myself signing up for EE.” Marybelle thought, “but I’m told it would be dumb
In 1993, Mike went on his first mission trip and foolhardy.”
to Africa for an EE clinic with Tom and his wife, She went.
Donna. In 1997, he returned to Africa to assist Along the
Donna to equip pastors in four countries. way, EE textbooks
By 2001, he was doing ministry work she had brought were
for E3 Partners (then called Global Mission stolen. Upon arrival in
Fellowship) in Russia. Today, Mike views Russia Cameroon, the church’s
as his mission field. He has made six trips there. priority was to equip
“We do battle with the Russian Orthodox Church their people in EE. Using
that teaches a ‘works’ salvation,” he says. a handful of tracts, a questionnaire, and her EE
In Russia, he has traveled as far north near experience, she equipped five pastors and 15
the arctic circle, and as far south near Ukraine. laypeople. Led by Marybelle, these eager learners
He witnesses in streets and parks “to anyone had 52 professions of faith in Christ during on-the-
who will listen to us,” Mike says. “I just feel job training.
right at home there. I think God was using my Following her trip, Marybelle said, “I am
experiences in Africa to train me for Russia.” He very humbled by what I have seen . . . there is
adds, “One pastor even told me that I look like a poverty and sin but there is God’s grace.” And
Russian.” there was God’s provision, allowing her to walk
“I can clearly see the paths that God the mile each day from her hotel to the church.
placed me on to get me where I am today,” Mike
 ANSWERMAN

“Why does God allow so much evil and suffering?

There are no easy answers to this profound
But God is doing something about all this
suffering. First, He sent His Son to redeem us
question. The general tendency is to blame God and
from sin and suffering forever in heaven. Second,
pass on all responsibility for suffering to Him. But we
He gives us grace when we suffer now. Third,
must remember that when God created man, He
He purifies our faith through suffering. Finally, He
put man in a beautiful garden—Paradise—with no
uses us to help and comfort others when they face
sin, pain, sorrow, or death. Then through sin, man
suffering.
lost his trouble-free paradise.
Genesis 3 tells us that man—not God
through sin and rebellion was responsible for
bringing suffering into the world. And today man
is directly responsible for 85% of all the suffering
in the world—lung cancer, murder, rape, drunk
driving accidents, robbery, poverty that arises out of
laziness, as well as war.
Before man sinned, babies would not have
been born deformed, earthquakes and tidal waves
would not have taken countless lives. But those
tragedies occur because our world is in a fallen state
as a result of man’s sin.

Reaching Every Person with the Gospel

2007 Accomplishments 15-year Estimates

2000 to 2015

Number of leadership training clinics Number of leadership training clinics

1,100 More than 20,000

Number of believers equipped Number of believers equipped

More than 225,000 More than 4.5 million

Number of professions in Christ Number of professions in Christ

5.1 million More than 100 million
Field workers needed across
the United States
“Together, we can change the world!”
Those words stated years ago as a challenge to the people of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy had far reaching implications…many of which none of us
dreamed God would bring about. However, those words are still just as true today as they were
Dr. Ken Silva
then. Evangelism Explosion is launching a Strategic American Initiative aimed at placing field VP North America
workers into every community and region in the United States. This task is one that is necessary
for us to turn our country around through the local church. You have read in this issue of Multiply
the God-sized vision and exciting things going on at EE. We can now offer XEE and other
avenues to churches that may no longer look at EE as relevant. This will also allow us to connect
with younger pastors looking for a way to reach the X and Y generations and to disciple their
church families. We pray that you will consider supporting this initiative both with your finances
and possibly with your life-by becoming a North American Field Worker somewhere…and
together, we can change the world!
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