The following letter may be copied and/or adapted to alert your pastors to the upcoming How to Reach Unchurched People seminar in your region.
Dear Pastor:
Greeting in the name of our Lord Jesus. You are regularly in my prayers as you lead your congregation toward the mark of the high calling of Christ to “…go into all the world and make disciples.”
I would like to invite you key leaders in your church to attend an important seminar sponsored by the presbytery this coming [insert date]. I believe this event can greatly enhance the effectiveness in outreach and evangelism of our churches, and I want to be sure [name of church] Presbyterian Church is represented. The seminar is entitled How to Reach Unchurched People in Your Community. Here’s the information…
DATE: [insert date]
TIME: [insert time]
LOCATION: [insert location and address]
COST: [insert explanation of costs if you will be collecting a fee]The [insert your presbytery name] Presbytery is sponsoring this seminar because we want to provide all the support and encouragement possible to you in being an effective congregation in the 21st century.
The seminar will be led by Dr. Charles Arn, a respected authority in congregational health and growth, and author of a number of books in the field. Dr. Arn is a gifted communicator and the seminar is an enjoyable blend of learning, sharing, planning and growing. You will find more information about the seminar (purpose, content, leader, material, etc.) at: www.ChurchGrowth.net/UCP
We are encouraging our churches to send at least 3 staff and/or lay leaders to the seminar; and more if possible. And I hope that you will be part of the team, since not only will you probably gain some new insights on effective outreach, but your presence sends an important message about the priorities of the church
Feel free to be in touch if you have any questions. To register for the seminar, simply return this e-mail, or call our office in the next several weeks. I look forward to seeing you there…
[Insert Your Name]