Crusade Manual - Complete
CRUSADEMANUALCompel Outreach InternationalPO Box 2947Wylie, TX outreach.org
COMPEL CRUSADEPREPARATION MANUALCompel Outreach InternationalPO Box 2947Wylie, TX outreach.orgFor Crusade assistance contact Compel Outreach International.2
COMPEL is an effort to bring God’s people together to promote revival and mass evangelism. If the guidelines inthis manual are carried out, your people will become involved, excited, and burdened.We will not win our communities to Jesus by accident. Statistics estimate that “83” people die and go to hell everytwo seconds! Now is the time for us to work together to bring this world to Jesus. Our prayer is that God will sweepthrough your community and your church, as your people “Go into the highways and hedges and COMPEL them tocome in!”ContentsPageGeneral Crusade Guideline . 4Compel Outreach International Overview . 5Crusade Overview . 6My Prayer List . 7Promotion 8Counselor Training Program .10Music 13Children’s Night . 14Student Night 15Financial Planning . 17Biographical Information 19Confirmation Questionnaire 213
General Crusade GuidelinesPrayerEvery work for the Lord should be bathed in prayer. What a privilege we have to “come boldly tothe throne of grace” and make our petition known to God. We know that God desires the lost tobe saved and the Word of God promises that if we ask in accordance to His will, we know that wehave the petitions that we ask. Let us commit ourselves to prayer so that many souls might be wonin this crusade.Please see material on Prayer in this manual.PublicityBiographical sketches, letters of recommendations and information regarding special programsmay be used as copies for local newspapers, radio stations, spot announcements, and televisionannouncements. You could also use this information for a bulletin insert in advance of the crusadeto acquaint your people with the team.Here are some suggestions that should be helpful when working with your local newspaper and/orPublic Broadcasting System: Call early for deadlines and publication requirements.Deliver the copy personally to the religion editors and thank them for their help.Make sure all advertisements are easily read and represent your church and our Lord inworthy manner.Local newspaper, radio and television publicity and local church-wide publicity should begin atleast six (6) weeks in advance of the crusade.CounselorsPlease have some trained counselors to deal with those who respond to the invitation. The numberof counselors that will be needed will depend on the size of the crusade – whether it is a localcrusade or an area-wide crusade.Please see manual materials on Counselors.MusicIf at all possible, I would like to recommend the Music Evangelist for the crusade. If this is notfeasible, please ask the Music Evangelist to allow my wife some time on the program for specialmusic.Note: My wife does travel with me full time, and she is available to share in music. Please seematerial on Music in this manual.FinancesWe prefer to trust God to move the hearts of people to support this ministry and ask that a LoveOffering be taken at every service.Please see material on Finances in this manual.4
Meals and LodgingPrivacy is important to rest and study. The team will need private lodging accommodations. Amotel room is essential due to the fact that Bill is on the road week after week.Please plan meals conservatively with only one full meal per day. We will be happy to acceptinvitations anytime except before the evening service – we will eat afterwards. If there is arestaurant at the motel, we will sign the ticket to our room.Promotions Hot Dog Supper – Children in grades 1st – 6th can meet with the Evangelist before theevening service. Pizza Pig Out – Students 7th – 12th grades have a special event on Wednesday eveningbefore the service. (See Crusade preparation material for more information.) Book Table – DVDs, books, CDs and other items will be available for purchase. A tablewill be needed to set up for these items. Please have a responsible adult to take care of thetable at each service.Compel Outreach International OverviewCompel Outreach International (COI) is a ministry dedicated to evangelism.Its vision is to reach the lost and to be used to bring revival to America and around the world. COIbelieves in a straightforward and clear presentation of the Word.The COI ministry mailing address is P.O. Box 2947, Wylie TX 75098. Our phone number is972-442-4747. You can also e-mail us at info@compeloutreach.org and our website address iswww.compeloutreach.org.The multi-faceted work of COI includes: COMPEL Crusades and local church revivals. Bill travels year round conducting thesemeetings. International Crusades are a large part of this ministry. Bill and other team members travelto conduct overseas crusades several times annually. COI is very involved with students across the country. Every year COI conducts YouthCamps, Crusades, Rallies, and High School Assemblies. A COMPEL quarterly Newsletter is sent out to give information concerning the activitiesof COI. COI has their own missions work in 22 countries around the world. See the COI brochureincluded in this notebook.5
Crusade OverviewCOMPEL Crusades are being used of the Lord to bring people to Jesus and to bring revival tomany areas. Dynamic results stem from the nature of the crusade promotion. Churches that reapthe biggest benefits from the COMPEL Crusades are those that implement these promotionalstrategies.Crusade Schedule – The Crusade begins on Sunday morning and concludes on Wednesdayevening.Crusade Expenses – See the section on finances in this manual.Love Offerings – COI offerings are to be received every service during the crusade.Love Offering Envelopes – Please use a love offering envelope at each service.COI Budget – Our budget needs are over 10,000 weekly.PRAYERNothing is done of any eternal value without prayer. The greatest sin of the church today isprayerlessness.We can do much after we have prayer, but we can do nothing until we have prayed.The week prior to the crusade should be designated the “Week of Prayer.” Please implement thefollowing schedule:Cottage Prayer Meetings – Meet several times during the weeks prior to the crusade in people’shomes.Day of Prayer and Fasting – Sunday prior to the Crusade.Wednesday Night Service – Devote entire time to prayer for the crusade and especially for thelost.12 Hour Prayer Chain – Prayer Warriors sign up for 30 minute prayer segments from 8:00 am to8:00 pm. Someone will be praying at the church every hour for 12 hours.6
My Prayer ListBecause I believe that prayer changes things and because I believe that God’s Holy Spirit willconvict these of their need, I will pray daily for the following:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Signed:7
Promoting the CrusadePrayer is the proper preparation. Advertising is the proper promotion.Posters and Crusade LiteratureHave some nice posters made using the photograph of the Evangelist along with pertinentinformation concerning the Crusade.Display Crusade posters in:Your own churchLibrariesBanksApartment okstoresOther churchesHand out flyers to church members to take to their neighborhoods. Have students hand outflyers in parking lots at local malls, grocery and department stores.NewspaperDo publicize in newspapers, radio, television, etc. Take advantage of any free advertising.Use the enclosed photographs, news releases, and biographical sketches. Buy several adsbefore the crusade begins. You may also let the media know that we will be available forinterviews.Radio & TelevisionRadio spots and announcements as well as television spots are a good way of promoting thecrusade.Bill Board/SignA crusade sign displayed in front of the church as well as in other heavy traffic areas alwayscreates interest.Remember the best advertisement is people who are excited about Jesus and the upcomingcrusade inviting their friends to attend the services.8
Promotional Letter #1DatePerson’s NameAddressCity, State, ZipDear Name,Evangelist Bill Britt will be visiting our city and leading us in a dynamic Crusade. His ministry isexciting and uncompromising.During the week of (dates), we are expecting a supernatural move of God. This is a specialinvitation for you to come be with us. Please plan to be present and bring your family and friendswith you. We would be honored to have you as our guest.Sincerely yours,Pastor’s NameThis letter can be mailed to other churches as well.9
Counselor Training Program1. Enlistment of CounselorsWe ask that you have a good number of counselors available for every service. There cannever be too many counselors. We need people who are deeply committed to Jesus, whoknow how to lead someone to Christ and can record information correctly on decisioncards.2. The following are some general but important instructions for Counselors: Dress nicely Be sure your breath is fresh Be kind and wear a smile Be at every service possible Attend counselor training Pray for all the services Each counselor will counsel persons of their own sex Always be courteous of other people in the counseling room Do not betray the confidence of the one you are counseling Deal with only one person at a time whenever possible3. Become thoroughly familiar with the material contained in the manual for counselortraining. Be sure that each counselor has a Bible marked with the scriptures needed to helpsomeone with their decision. It is a MUST that several essentials be discussed during thecounseling session: SIN – Romans 3:10, 3:23 - We must admit our sin to God.THE PENALTY OF SIN – Romans 6:23REPENTANCE – Acts 3:19, 20:21, 2 Corinthians 7:9-11GOD’S PROVISON – Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 10:9-13GIFT OF SALVATION – Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9OUR RESPONSE - 1 John 1:12, Romans 10:9-13Note: Relax in the Lord and let Him do the work through you. Remember, to let the Bible answerquestions. You will not need to deal with deep theological questions. If a question is too difficultto answer, find someone to help you.Counselor Training should begin at least three weeks prior to the Crusade. The Pastor shouldcover the basic decisions that they will be dealing with during the Crusade.If needed, Bill will meet with all the counselors one hour prior to the first night of the Crusade.Specific instructions will be given for what to do during the invitation and the set-up of thecounseling area.Basic Decisions - This person wants to become a Christian. Assume that everyone who comesneeds to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior – including church members.1. Use the methods taught previously to lead the inquirer to a definite commitment to theLord Jesus Christ through prayer.10
2. Be sure the inquirer has the assurance of salvation. Help them to understand that they canbe sure in their salvation because of what God has promised and what Jesus did on thecross was complete.3. When he/she is sure, encourage him/her to thank God in prayer, out loud, and in his/herown words for the wonderful gift of salvation that God has given to them. Then pray forthem yourself.Assurance of Salvation:1. Make sure he/she understands God’s plan of salvation.2. Show him/her that God promised an assurance of salvation. 1 John 5:11-13.3. God is not trying to keep him/her from being saved, but rather God wants him/her to besure of their salvation.4. Have prayer with him/her. Lead the person to pray affirming trust in Jesus Christ alone forhis/her salvation. Then ask if they believe. John 5:245. God’s assurance will depend on them accepting the fact that God will do what Hepromised He would do.6. If this solves his/her problems, he/she undoubtedly either has just been saved orpreviously lacked understanding that assurance of salvation is by faith in God’scommitment to them. Usually, they will know which situation it is. If not, then assume itis a NOW experience.7. If this does not resolve the doubt, though they believe they accepted Christ before, assumethat sin is the problem and deal with the person on restoration of fellowship with God.Restoration of Fellowship with God - This is a person who claims to be a Christian, but has sinin his/her life. Sin does not break our relationship with the Father, but it breaks our fellowshipwith the Father.1. Show him/her that when he/she became a Christian, Christ actually came to live insidethem. Revelation 3:20, John 1:122. Tell him/her that the Christian life is a MIRACLE LIFE. It is not lived by us and producedby fleshly effort, but lived by Jesus Christ in and through us. Galatians 2:203. Tell him/her that our part is to YIELD to Him as if we were “containers” and to trust Himto live through our bodies as His very own. Romans 6:13 Trust means confidence withoutdoubt that the Lord can be trusted.4. Tell him/her that such “Daily Death” to self and submission to Christ results in the type oftrue discipleship we desire. Matthew 16:24, 2 Corinthians 4:10-12After the Decision has been made:Fill out a decision card for every decision. Give follow-up material to each person if it isavailable. Introduce each person to the Pastor and ask he/she to share the decision they have madein their own words.Follow up on each person.Call/email them the next day and ask if there are any other questions they might have, or ifyou can be of some help to them.Call/email them the next Saturday or Sunday morning and encourage them to come tochurch.According to Matthew 28:19-20, our purpose as disciples and counselors is three-fold:1. To proclaim the Good News.2. To baptize new believers and incorporate them into church fellowship.3. To teach them so they can grow in God’s grace.11
Ten Steps to Conserving ResultsIt is the Church’s responsibility to train new converts to be useful and faithful disciples. Jesuspromised in John 15:16, “Your fruit shall remain.” The following steps will help!Step 1: A Good Beginning. Every convert should be carefully and clearly instructed about theirexperience of salvation at the time of their decision.Step 2: A Letter of Information. The church secretary should give each convert a lettercontaining the meaning of baptism and the time and place of the baptismal service for him or her.Prepare this letter prior to the Crusade.Step 3: After Service Encouragement. The Pastor should take a few minutes after the service toencourage the converts, personally, about baptism and church membership.Step 4: Pastor’s Letter of Rejoicing. Each convert should receive a personally signed letterfrom the Pastor rejoicing over his/her decision for Christ. This should be written and mailed nolater than a week after the Crusade.Step 5: Pastor’s Visit to New Convert. Each convert should receive a home visit from thePastor as soon as possible.Step 6: Four Letters of Encouragement. Those converts not responding immediately tobaptism should receive four letters/emails over the period of the next four to six weeks.Step 7: New Member’s Reception. On the first Sunday night after the Crusade plan to have afellowship for all the new members and their families.Step 8: New Members Class. A class for new members should begin on the second Sunday nightafter the Crusade. Continue this class for about one quarter until a New Believer’s Course of yourchoice is completed.Step 9: Spiritual Adoption. New converts should be assigned to an “encourager” for the firstyear of their Christian life. This person will keep track of the new Christian’s growth for a year.Step 10: Prayer. Pray continually for these new converts.Note: If you follow these steps, each convert will receive a minimum of six letters, one visit,thirteen classes of instruction, six weeks of interest, over six hours of personal attention, and ayear of constant contact. Most people will respond very favorably to this and believe the churchtruly cares about them.12
MusicCrusade ChoirA Crusade Choir will bring excitement to the week. Do your best to have an unusually large choireach night.Use your regular choir as a base and then add the volunteers that normally do not sing in thechoir.Add extra chairs in anticipation of an overflow crowd in the choir.One month before the Crusade, have a Crusade Choir Enlistment campaign and display posters,etc., in the lobby of the church.The choir should plan to meet 30 minutes prior to each service.Sound SystemBill prefers to use a wireless lapel microphone, if available.A sound system will be needed for other special activities during the Crusade.Again, if at all possible, we would like to recommend the Music Evangelist for the Crusade.13
Children’s NightWe suggest “HOT DOG HOG-OUT” for the children is planned for Tuesday night. To get thelargest number of children to attend, please consider the following ideas:1. Make pre-printed tickets for the event. Distribute tickets to children on Sunday morning ofthe Crusade to share with their friends at school.2. Posters/flyers.3. Ad in church paper/newsletter.4. Announcement in bulletin/bulletin inserts/skits.5. Please mail a letter to all Sunday school members in time to arrive by Wednesday beforethe Crusade begins on Sunday.6. Announce this event in every child’s Sunday school class and have teachers do all theycan to get children there.7. Make an all out effort to contact every child in your church by phone. They love gettingcalls!8. Plan ahead to use your church van or bus on children’s night to bring kids to church.9. Someone from the Crusade team will speak to the children at this event.Instructions for Children’s “HOT DOG HOG-OUT”Dear Children’s Worker,On Tuesday night we are having a special service for all the children in grades 1st – 6th. Be sure tostress that this event does not include preschoolers. Please follow these suggestions in planning:1. Be sure the letters to the children are mailed ten days in advance. This will give thechildren time to begin to invite their friends.2. Be sure an individual letter is mailed to each boy or girl in this age group enrolled inSunday school, as well as the prospects. DO NOT HAND OUT LETTERS. You will missmany children who are not present.3. Make arrangements for the preparation of the Hot Dogs well in advance.4. It is best not to have a Children’s Choir on this night. This separates the children from thefriends they invited and makes them uncomfortable.I am looking forward to being with you in the Crusade. Thank you for helping in this mostimportant service. Pray that many children will be saved.Your Friend,Bill BrittSample Letter to ChildrenHello!The Compel Crusade with Bill Britt, (dates) at (place) is coming very soon. We have a specialevent planned just for you called “HOT DOG HOG-OUT!” We will start at 6:15 pm on Tuesdaynight of the Crusade. This will be an exciting time that you will not want to miss. Bring as manyfriends as you can. See you there!Your friend,Bill Britt14
Student NightCOI wants to reach the youth of America! Bill will work with the Pastor/Student Pastor in gainingpermission to get into the high school and junior high campuses to promote the Crusade.Any assistance in gaining permission to speak to Christian clubs, organizations, football team,band, etc., will be a great help.Bill has been cited by one source as being “one of the top five speakers in America”. Hisstraightforward, tasteful school assembly has been well received wherever presented. He dealswith self-esteem, substance abuse, sex (very discreetly), bullying and suicide. It will make all thedifference in the world to the Crusade if Bill can get into the schools before, or on the
Wednesday Night Service – Devote entire time to prayer for the crusade and especially for the lost. 12 Hour Prayer Chain – Prayer Warriors sign up for 30 minute prayer segments from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Someone will be praying at the church every hour for 12 hours. 7 My Prayer List Because I believe that prayer changes things and because I believe that God’s Holy Spirit will convict these .
"My dearly beloved daughter, I desire to instruct My Crusade Prayer Groups to be vigilant when setting up in their nations. They must keep Holy Water close by, have a Crucifix of Me present and recite this special Crusade Prayer to Bless and Protect your Crusade Prayer Group." Crusade Prayer (96) to Bless and Protect our Crusade Prayer Group: “O my dearest Jesus, please bless and protect us .
My dearly beloved daughter, I desire to instruct My Crusade Prayer Groups to be vigilant when setting up in their nations. They must keep Holy Water close by, have a Crucifix of Me present and recite this special Crusade Prayer to Bless and Protect your Crusade Prayer Group. Crusade Prayer (96) to Bless and Protect our Crusade Prayer Group O my dearest Jesus, please bless and protect us, Your .
The Crusade Prayers that call for fasting are: 34, 42, 58, 103, 130. CONTENTS CRUSADE PRAYERS (96) To bless and protect our crusade prayer group (to be prayed before and after praying the Crusade Prayers & Litanies) (1) My gift to Jesus to save souls (2) Prayer for global rulers (3) Rid the world of fear (4) Unite all families
Crusades Timeline Crusade Dates of Crusade Crusades Timeline of Events First Crusade 1096 - 1099 The People's Crusade - Freeing the Holy . rule in Syria though it achieved a partial success in that Christian religious were allowed to live peacefully in the region. The Crusades had an enormous influence on the European Middle Ages. At
Crusade Prayers Crusade Prayer (1) My Gift to Jesus to Save Souls My dearest Jesus, You who loves us so much, allow me in my humble way to help save Your precious souls. Have mercy on all sinners no matter how grievously they offend You. Allow me through prayer and suffering to help those souls who may not survive The Warning to seek a place beside You in Your Kingdom. Hear my prayer, oh sweet .
CP 96 - To Bless and Protect our Crusade Prayer Group O my dearest Jesus, please bless and protect us, Your Crusade Prayer Group, so that we become immune to the wicked assaults of the devil, and to any evil spirits, which may torment us in this Sacred Mission to save souls. May we remain loyal and strong, as we persevere to keep Your Holy Name before the world and never waive in our struggle .
1) Prayer and penance as asked for at Fatima; 2) Sanctification through the duty of state; 3) Spirit of sacrifice in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. 8 Rosary Crusade Sacrifices Part of our Crusade is to offer millions of sacrifices. You may make any type of sacrifice, provided it is in conformity with prudence and moderation. If there be any doubt, the best thing is simply to ask .
my is sin. Consequently this crusade means that every Nazarene is organized to reach one, two or ree souls apiece this year, in order to lead em to Jesus for freedom from sin. The big way to fight sin is to induce some human crea ture to free himself from it, through surrender to the Son of God. Let all join the Crusade 1 Let 1935 be known as the “Crusade year.” Let prayer ascend from .
