Ps. Jeff Chong entry on Effective follow-up

Effective Follow Up

1. Effective Follow Up Through Relationship

One of the most important keys to effective follow up is relationship. God is a relational God. Spiritual growth takes place best in the context of genuine and authentic relationship.

We can build such relationship in our care groups (Hebrews 10:25) and 1-1 follow up (Acts 20:28).

2. Effective Follow Up Through Experiencing God

We need to help the new believers to experience God as soon as possible. We have to help them come to a personal conclusion that God is indeed real and active in their lives.

Do our best to help them experience the reality of God in the course of their daily life: in their work, studies, family life, in various relationships etc.

We can encourage the new believers to ask God for 3 things in their lives. However, we need to explain to them in a balance manner. (Philippians 4:19) God will answer their prayers according to His timing and if it is for their good.

We should also help them experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This would help them in their personal prayer life as well. (Romans 8:26-27)

3. Effective Follow Up Through Small Groups

We should do our best to ensure that we have a conducive atmosphere in our care groups for the new believers to grow in. The atmosphere should be one that is supportive, meets needs and shows care & concern. (Acts 2:42-47)

4. Effective Follow Up Through Selecting The Appropriate Follow Upper

We need to get this right such that there will be minimal barrier for the new believers in relating with the follow uppers.

Do take note of factors like gender, education level, campus and school they come from, availability, existing relationship etc.

5. Effective Follow Up Through Teaching The Bible

Let's do our best in giving them practical teaching that they can apply in their lives. Then they can reap the blessings of obeying God’s Word. (Acts 20:32)

We want to reap the harvest and store the harvest into the God's house.