Johnny Wong Small Group 01 PP

January 2009
Sabah Mission Training
Principles of Soul-Winning Group

Gateway Adventist Centre
www.gatewaysda.org
johnnytina.wong@gmail.com
Melbourne is Australias second largest city of 3.2 million people.
Melbourne
1885 SN Haskell & Co came to start work in Melbourne no SDA church in the
heart of the city of Melbourne till 2003 when Gateway Adventist Centre started
Per capita Melbourne has the worst ratio of SDA to the population.
20 years ago there were 5 City apartments; Today there are 240 City apartments
1885 S N Haskell and team came from USA to start work in Melbourne
Five families came from USA to

Melbourne to start the SDA work
in 1885.
After (a) 2 evangelistic meetings,

(b) literature distribution and (c)
home Bible readings 90 people
formed the first church.
6 years later Ellen White came in

1891 where there were 700
members in multiple churches.
North Fiztroy SDA church is the

oldest church in Australia but not
in the heart of the city.
Gateway Adventist Center (GAC) | Adventist Students On Campus (ASOC)
What is Gateway?
Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.
A network of care groups (small group

ministry) and many overseas care groups
New Church in the city of Melbourne that grew

from 35 to 150 in 4 years. 2nd Church started May 08
Training Centre to train young people to be

soul-winners for Christ & courses to reach the
community via needs-based courses
Church sponsoring the Student Club (Adventist

Student On Campus) at 3 University Campuses
Gateway is an Outreach center 60 baptism in 5 years

Our Vision
Gateway will be a soul-

winning and training
centre that multiplies
churches in 3 years.
What motivates people in a church?
In a church, as a volunteer
organisation, we mobilise the people
based on a shared VISION and
shared VALUES.
Our Values
Bible Based Beliefs and practices are founded on the Bible
Christ-Dependent Empowered by prayer
Seeker Oriented Passionate about reaching seekers
Discipleship modeling Dedicated to a mentoring philosophy
Training Equipping for witnessing
Accountability Accept personal and group accountability

Young People with a Burden to Reach Out - 1999
Melbourne 1999 Forest Hill Asian SDA

Church
Melbourne City
Port Philip Bay

Young People with a Burden to Reach Out - 1999

Church
Melbourne City
Port Philip Bay

God brought in Adult Counselors to guide the young people
Aug 1999 Comments from young people
Friday night vespers is great we have 50 people

attending no need to reach out and grow
We can make the friends but we do know how to

share the message to them
Apr 2000 Revival Program with Revival Speaker
Revival of the word - The Seventh-Day Adventist

church is not merely a church but a movement
called for the last days.
We have a unique value proposition to the world

the everlasting gospel in the context of the three
angels messages.
Training God brought in 3 couples to train the young people
STEP 1
The book of Revelation, in connection with
the book of Daniel, especially demands study.
Let every God-fearing teacher consider how
most clearly to comprehend and to present
the gospel that our Saviour came in person
to make known to His servant John
STEP 2
When a real love for the Bible is awakened,
and the student begins to realize how vast is
the field and how precious its treasure, he
will desire to seize upon every opportunity
for acquainting himself with God's word
Education p.191
Training God brought in 3 couples to train the young people
STEP 3
Let the youth of today, the youth who are
growing up with the Bible in their hands,
become the recipients and the channels of
its life-giving energy, and what streams of
blessing would flow forth to the world!
Education p.192
STEP 4
Training Small Group Leaders each Thursday
Evening on skills group dynamics, bible
knowledge and reading the book
Evangelism by Ellen G White.
Principle 1 of 5
True Spiritual Revival by

the WORD is required
- clear SDA identity,

- urgency of prophetic
message of hope.
What is Gateway?





So continuing daily with one accord in the
temple, and breaking bread from house to
house, they ate their food with gladness and
simplicity of heart, praising God and having
favour with all the people. And the Lord
added to the church daily those who were
being saved.
Acts 2:46-47
Homes is often more successful
The presentation of Christ in the family,

and in small gatherings in private homes is
often more successful in winning souls to
Jesus than are sermons in halls or
churches.
Christian Service p.122
End-time Strategy = CARE Groups
"In visions of the night, representations passed before me of

a great reformatory movement among God's people. Many
were praising God. The sick were healed, and other miracles
were wrought. A spirit of intercession was seen, even as was
manifested before the great Day of Pentecost. Hundreds and
thousands were seen visiting families and opening before
them the word of God. Hearts were convicted by the power of
the Holy Spirit, and a spirit of genuine conversion was
manifest. On every side doors were thrown open to the
proclamation of the truth. The world seemed to be lightened
with the heavenly influence. Great blessings were received
by the true and humble people of God. I heard voices of
thanksgiving and praise, and there seemed to be a
reformation such as we witnessed in 1844
Testimonies Vol. 9 p.126

Friday Night Vesper that needed to be decentralised

Church
Melbourne City
Port Philip Bay

CARE Groups (Christ Attitude Reflected in Everyone)
End 2000 Nunawading

Forest Hill
Glen Waverley
City Youth City Young Adult

Melbourne City Clayton
Port Philip Bay
People-based ministry
Accountability, Discipleship, Care
Not only spoken word but living word
Commitment to decentralised CARE Groups
Youth
Young Adults
2000 Melbourne City

CARE groups are the building blocks of Gateway
Hawthorn
City
Young Adults
South Yarra
2003 Melbourne City
About 70% of people at Gateway attends CARE groups
North Melb
Adult Carlton
Chinese
South-Eastern
City
Southbank
South Melbourne
2005 Melbourne City
CARE Groups (Christ Attitude Reflected in Everyone) From 2 groups to 140 people!
Melbourne - Sept 2008

West Melb Melb University Swinburne Uni
NM Chinese Auburn
Hawthorn East
North Melb
Lookout
Carlton Gardens
East Melb
Vic Uni
Southbank
Yarraville Melbourne City
Oakleigh
Port Philip Bay
CARE Groups interstate and overseas !
USA
Shanghai
Hong Kong Taipei
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Manado Surabaya
Jakarta
Brisbane
International students in Melbourne Sydney
Gods work has no boundary
Return to Asia with eternal Education
Gateway as Church of Antioch
Mission Indonesia 2007 Revival & Training an army of youth
Revival by the word Samuel Sidharta and other speakers

Training for Witnessing Samuel, Remila Leimina, Hizkia, Elvis, Gaby
Elvis
Manado Lydia
Jakarta Surabaya
Vanti Erwin
Ratna Fonny
Iwan
Mario
Gateway,
Melbourne
Principle 2 of 5
Get it in the right order:
BELONG
BELIEF
BEHAVE
What is Gateway?





Gateway Adventist Center: Planting the Church
April 1999
Young People
with Burden &
Vision
April 1999 Feb 2000 2000 2001 2002

Young People Two CARE
with Burden & Groups in the
Vision City
April 1999 Feb 2000 2000 2001 2002

Vision City
April 2001
Sat Afternoon
Monthly
Worship
April 1999 Feb 2000 2000 2001 2002

Vision City
April 2001
Sat Afternoon
Monthly
Worship
Aug 00 Aug 01 Aug 02

Evangelism Evangelism Evangelism
April 1999 Feb 2000 2000 2001 2002

Vision City
April 2001
Sat Afternoon
Monthly Mar 2003
Worship Weekly
Morning
June 2002 SS/Church
Global
Mission
Funding
Aug 00 Aug 01 Aug 02

Evangelism Evangelism Evangelism
The initial worship with 35 people in March 2003
Lunch fellowship provided after church worship
In June 2004 we moved to a larger lecture hall that seats 175
Average Weekly Attendance Growing
146
120 120
80
42
Start Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4
Lecture Theatre 1,
ICT Building,
Melbourne University
111 Barry Street
Carlton
Each church service is an outreach (30% seekers)
Moved again to larger venue in Jan 2006 (220 seats) and Sabbath School is
designed to meet different levels of needs
SS Classes
001 Children Class
101 Explorer Class (English, Chinese)
201 Discovery Class
301 FAST Ministry (Discipleship)
401 Regular SS Class
501 FAST SS Class
Gateway Adventist Centre Swinburne University of Technology (40-50)
Putting yourself into the
shoes of our seekers
Components from our seekers point of view
MINISTRY SEEKERS PERSPECTIVE
CARE Group Caring & Relationship Building
Sabbath School Teaching
Worship Service Worship
Personal Ministry One to one Bible study
Social Activities Community & Friendship
Evangelistic Meeting Public Seminar on the Bible
Is your seekers clear what the services of your church?

In contrast from members point of view
MINISTRY MEMBERS PERSPECTIVE
CARE Group Witness thru living out Gods word and Friendship
Sabbath School Training & Learning
Worship Service Worship & Adoration
Personal Ministry Witness thru Gods word and Friendship

Spiritual growth thru witnessing
Social Activities Building Community & Friendship
Evangelistic Meeting Witness thru public proclamation
Is your members clear of the services offered by the church?

We adopt a Cycle of Evangelism each year
We adopt a cycle of evangelism in the city
Sow Cultivate Harvest Nurture

Student Services Care Groups Ground Work 1 to 1 Bible Study
Day Trips / CG Social Invite to Church Evangelistic Meeting Discipleship Training
Easter Youth Camp Uni. Activities Bible School (Summer)
Social Activities Church Summer Camp
University O-Week
Team Effort: Pastors, Counsellors, Care

Group Leaders, Youth Leaders, Parents and
supporting Adults & Speaker.
All social events links to Evangelism sports night
All social events links to Evangelism Youth Camp
All social events links to Evangelism e.g. Ski Trip to connect to new friends
We adopt a Cycle of Evangelism each year
We adopt a cycle of evangelism in the city
Sow Cultivate Harvest Nurture

Student Services Care Groups Ground Work 1 to 1 Bible Study
Day Trips / CG Social Invite to Church Evangelistic Meeting Discipleship Training
Easter Youth Camp Uni. Activities Bible School (Summer)
Social Activities Church Summer Camp
University O-Week
Team Effort: Pastors, Counsellors, Care

Group Leaders, Youth Leaders, Parents and
supporting Adults & Speaker.
Cycle of Evangelism Each Year we have Evangelistic Meetings in the city
Cycle of Evangelism 2007 Campaign
Evangelistic meetings are harvest programs not merely sowing programs
Principle 3 of 5
KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER
Design everything around

the seeker!
What is Gateway?





In Jan 2007 Gateway opened a permanent Outreach Centre in the City
University Area Gateway Training Centre
City Area
Gateway Adventist Centre Training Centre
Course 1: Conversational English Course 2: Health and Massage

New to Australia? Welcome to a course that is designed to The old saying goes money cannot buy health! In this
help you practise and learn English. Understand Australian course you will learn about hydro-therapy to treat common
terms. The focus of the course is on conversation and there illness; NEWSTART; managing stress; treating common
will be ample opportunity to practise what you learnt. A small flu/cold; as well as basic massage. Each 2.5 hour class will
class approach to ensure maximum interaction with fluent and include theory and practice. Limited to only 16 people.
native speakers. Register your name early
Dates: Sundays (23 March 8 June) @ 10 am 12 noon Dates: Sundays (In June/July TBA) @ 2pm 4.30 pm
Speaker: Pr. Wee Fong Choo & Mr. Ben Rosenberg Speaker: Mrs. Rebecca Kwan
Pr. Choo is a retired teacher and pastor. He has been a Rebecca graduated in Nursing in Australia and studied Health
principal for many years of a High School. Ben is a second Education in USA/Taiwan/Thailand. She has served as Health
year B. Ed student at Deakin University. Director in Hong Kong and has conducted many preventive
* Cost - $10 per person to cover material cost.
health programmes.
** Course in progress and space is limited to 2 3 more students for this semester. If you are
interested to attend next semester please indicated on the form. * Cost $30 to cover course material and printed material.
** Limited space only. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
Course 3: Panorama on Prophecy Course 4: Gods Design for Relationships

With the war in Iraq and Sept 11, the landscape of world geo- This four part series on relationship will explore important
politics has changed. Will there be a world super-power that questions such as how to choose the right mate?, how to
will dominate human will? Will there be a new world order? enhance your relationships?, handling break-ups in gracious
How can we prepare for the future? What does the Bible say manner and conflict resolution in relationship. Learn
about the future? What are the prophecies in Daniel and valuable Biblical principles for your life-long relationships.
Revelation that will impact each of us? This 10-week course
will address these important questions that we all need to Dates: Tuesdays (15, 22, 29 Jul & 5 Aug) @ 7.30pm
know. Speaker: Pr. John Denne
Dates: Saturdays (Commence 26 April) @ 10am John is a pastor and counsellor for many years. He has
married with 3 children. Prior to becoming a pastor and
Speaker: Mr. Peter Chow counsellor, he was a successful executive in one of NZ
Peter is a lawyer by profession and he has examined the largest corporation.
evidence of Bible regarding prophecies. He has presented * Cost TBA to cover printed material.
this seminar in Singapore. ** Limited seats only. Apply early to secure seat.
* Cost $10 to cover Daniel / Revelation study course material.
More Information I am interested in course _________________________________. Please contact me for more details of the course.
Web: www. gatewaysda.org Name: _________________________________ Email: _________________________ Tel: ___________________
E: Training@gatewaysda.org Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
Running Health Courses to reach the community
Running Bible Schools to train young people for mission
Adventist Youth Conference a training program by Gateway & Fountain churches
500 youth found 120+ Bible study contacts on Sabbath Afternoon

Harvest is ready but the labourers are few Training Bible workers at GAC
17 full-time Youth Bible Workers : 136 contacts to meetings & 53 decisions
On Campus Evangelism preached by Youth for Youth
Back to Basics
Army of Workers
With such an army of workers as our youth, rightly

trained, mightily furnished, how soon the message of a
crucified, risen, and soon-coming Saviour might be
carried to the whole world! Education p.271
Principle 4 of 5
Rightly Trained !
Back to Basic Model it

after NT Church (Bible) and
SDA pioneers (Spirit of
Prophecy)
What is Gateway?





University Student CARE Group meets every Friday!
CARE Group = Christs Attitude Reflected in Everyone

Student Club Orientation Day at Melbourne University
You shall receive power be witnesses unto me Acts 1:8
University Orientation Day Outreach

- Wednesday Study Group
- Thursday Daniel Study
- Friday CARE Group
You shall receive power be witnesses unto me Acts 1:8
Student Camps
Principle 5 of 5
Watch HOLY SPIRIT
Look for peoples change

points in soul-winning.
Soul Winning is for YOU!
Soul-Winning Is NOT an Option
"In every church we need Christ-like workers, those who

in life and character are growing in the divine likeness
by working to call sinners to repentance. The spiritual
life of the church can be kept alive only as the members
make personal efforts to win souls to Christ. No amount
of mental culture or theological training will do this work.
But it can be done by the soul who is humble and
contrite, and imbued with the Spirit of God."
Signs of Times.1899 p.7

Soul Winning is for YOU!
God could have reached His object in saving sinners

without our aid; but in order for us to develop a
character like Christs, we must share in His work. In
order to enter into His joy the joy of seeing souls
redeemed by His sacrifice we must participate in His
labors for their redemption. Desire of Ages p.142
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Sabah Mission Training

Principles of Soul-Winning Group

Five families came from USA to

After (a) 2 evangelistic meetings,

6 years later Ellen White came in

North Fiztroy SDA church is the

Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.

A network of care groups (small group

New Church in the city of Melbourne that grew

Training Centre to train young people to be

Church sponsoring the Student Club (Adventist

Gateway is an Outreach center 60 baptism in 5 years

Gateway will be a soul-

Bible Based Beliefs and practices are founded on the Bible

Christ-Dependent Empowered by prayer

Seeker Oriented Passionate about reaching seekers

Discipleship modeling Dedicated to a mentoring philosophy

Training Equipping for witnessing

Accountability Accept personal and group accountability

Melbourne 1999 Forest Hill Asian SDA

Port Philip Bay

Melbourne 1999 Forest Hill Asian SDA

Port Philip Bay

Aug 1999 Comments from young people

Friday night vespers is great we have 50 people

We can make the friends but we do know how to

Apr 2000 Revival Program with Revival Speaker

Revival of the word - The Seventh-Day Adventist

We have a unique value proposition to the world

True Spiritual Revival by

- clear SDA identity,

Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.

A network of care groups (small group

New Church in the city of Melbourne that grew

Training Centre to train young people to be

Church sponsoring the Student Club (Adventist

Gateway is an Outreach center 60 baptism in 5 years

The presentation of Christ in the family,

"In visions of the night, representations passed before me of

Testimonies Vol. 9 p.126

Melbourne 1999 Forest Hill Asian SDA

Port Philip Bay

End 2000 Nunawading

City Youth City Young Adult

Port Philip Bay

2000 Melbourne City

Melbourne - Sept 2008

Revival by the word Samuel Sidharta and other speakers

Get it in the right order:

Ministry started by a few SDA young people 19-22 y.o.

A network of care groups (small group

New Church in the city of Melbourne that grew

Training Centre to train young people to be

Church sponsoring the Student Club (Adventist

Gateway is an Outreach center 60 baptism in 5 years

April 1999 Feb 2000 2000 2001 2002

April 1999 Feb 2000 2000 2001 2002

April 1999 Feb 2000 2000 2001 2002

Aug 00 Aug 01 Aug 02

April 1999 Feb 2000 2000 2001 2002

Aug 00 Aug 01 Aug 02

Average Weekly Attendance Growing