Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in
The Acts 1:8 Challenge
The Acts 1:8 challenge is and opportunity for SBC churches to register their commitment to a comprehensive missions strategy in their community (Jerusalem), association (Judea), state (Samaria), country and the world (end of the earth). Registering your church invites the International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, State Conventions and Associations to partner with you to turn your church into a world-wide mission center.
How to Register Your Church
1. Go Online.
Type in: http://www.actsone8.com
Scroll down to: Register your church and click on more.
Follow the steps.
If you have trouble or wish to register by phone
2. Phone
1-800-4-ACTS518 or 1-800-422-8718
WE ARE AN ACTS 1:8 CHURCH
This mission field is my church and community
Ministry
o 30% of the youth/adults of your church in ministry
Evangelism
o 15% of your Sunday School attendance for baptism
Worship
o 15% more in worship than previous year
Discipleship
o 15% more in Sunday School than previous year
Fellowship
o 10% increase in Church receipts than previous year
This mission field is my association
Ministry
o This number of church members volunteered in ministry at:
__Hospitality House __Rusk Visitor's Center
__Disaster Relief __Baptist Student Ministries
__Other Assoc. Ministries.
Evangelism
o Participated in associational evangelism ministry such as Evangelism Conference, Crusade, Witness training Faith
Worship
o Participated in association music and prayer ministry
Discipleship
o Participated in associational training event, Sunday School, Discipleship
Fellowship
o Increase your giving to the association
This mission field is
Ministry
o Leadership promote and participate in state missions project.
Evangelism
o Leadership promote and attend state training event.
Worship
o Leadership promote and attend annual state convention.
Discipleship
o Leadership promote and attend state training event.
Fellowship
o Increase your State Missions Offering by 3% over previous year.
The World
This mission field encompasses all People Groups in my Nation and World
Ministry
o This number of church members volunteered in mission projects:
__Durango,
__Alaska __Ohio
__China __Other
Evangelism
o Participate in evangelism effort cross-culturally.
Worship
o Leadership lead in cross-cultural worship service.
Discipleship
o Participate in a mission training event.
Fellowship
o Increase your giving over previous year in:
__Lottie Moon, __Annie Armstrong __Cooperative Program