Here are some possible scripts for the phone ministry I wish to facilitate. They differ based on the tack we would take regarding incentives I wish to propose to draw people in to our grand opening. The proposal is as follows:
First I wish to say that I DON'T want to make this about ME. My talents & abilities. I just happen to have them and wish to use them for the betterment of the Kingdom. I would like to propose an incentive for new people to actually come in. Unchurched people who would NOT ordinarily do so. What better way than the universal language... MUSIC! I have produced a CD with 7 tracks on it. 5 more (including 3 Christmas songs) will be added in order to make a wonderful compilation of 12 songs. Everything from rap to ballads & Country Western. A rock song. All of the lyrics & most of the music was written by me. Most songs are performed by me as well. I have given you sample music. I can't give up the entire collection yet. All but ONE of those CDs are gone. I don't like to part with the last. But it is available to listen to if you wish. At any rate, I would like to offer a CD to each person I talk to over the phone. But they MUST attend our housewarming to receive it. I will have to get the final album up on YouTube so they can hear it. Perhaps you know of someone who can do this for me. That way folks can hear it and desire to receive it.
This will NOT be promoted over the lifepoint church! i want to make this very plain! You will see by my scripts that I "get" the pastor and his Vision. I share this vision and only wish to promote it! The CD is an incentive. Nothing more.
Why am I doing this? Because I love the Lord with all my mind, heart, SOUL & STRENGTH! I don't mind making personal sacrifices. And, as I've said, I have "caught" pastor Andy's Vision. I've been looking for a church family to work for. And i believe I finally found it! The CD would also be for sale. I'm only suggesting this, of course. I will produce the CD and pay all up-front costs myself.
SCRIPT ONE
Hello! What you are about to hear could change your life... FOREVER. YES. I'm calling from lifepoint church. Yep. Uh oh... a CHURCH! Nope. Not asking for donations. I want to ask you to join us for our housewarming on (date) at (address).
Now I'm just going to tell you a bit about us. Our pastor is Andy Taylor. His intention is in loving people right where they are with God. And to encourage them to bring new people in to hear the message of the Gospel. People of all ethnicities, genders and backgrounds. We are not out to gather a lot of Christians in pews to get tithes & donations to make money. We are a group of authentic people who strive to be more like Jesus. If you'd like to learn more, go to www.azlifepoint.com.
I'd like to see you join us on (date)! And I'd like to give you an incentive to do so. I'm a Christian recording artist. I've written 178 songs for the Lord. 12 of these songs are compiled on a CD called POWER. It hasn't even been released yet. But I will PERSONALLY sign it and give it to you at our opening! You can hear it on YouTube at (YouTube channel info). It has everything from rap to ballads. Country Western to Christmas songs! I've got a Christian rock song on there, too. I hope you like it!
I want to send you a free Christmas poster for talking to me. May I have your address to send that?
THANK YOU! And God bless!
Script two will be like this one, but will leave out the CD incentive.
SCRIPT THREE
Hello! I'm calling from lifepoint church. We're a new, but growing, church in your area. A group of authentic people whose mission is to strive to be more like Jesus. Pastor Andy Taylor is a veteran of 16 years of ministry. He spent 10 of those years growing young Christians at the U of A. His interest isn't in filling pews to get tithes and donations to make money. He wants people who will disciple others. People of ALL races, backgrounds and genders. I can tell you personally... this is a WONDERFUL church! A church NOT made by hands... But HEARTS.
I'd like to see you here at (address) on (date) for our housewarming! We want to give you a free poster for Christmas. It's a poem written and illustrated by yours truly. Could I have your address so I can send this to you, along with an R.S.V.P. invitation? Thank you SO much!
THANKS AND GOD BLESS!
I hope one of these is OK. I'm open to suggestions, of course. My phone number is 520 406 8509. The best time to reach me is mornings or evenings after 7 pm to 10pm (I'm a nightowl! Lol!) Thanks!