Pages: (118-145 )
Abstract
In the 21st century, traditional evangelism methods have faced different social and moral challenges, which have affected Church growth, membership nurture, and retention in different parts of the world. To address these challenges, small group evangelism and Church planting have emerged as effective strategies for reaching people and disciplining individuals in today's fast-paced, technologically driven world. This approach leverages the power of relational connections, communal unity, and friendly settings to facilitate spiritual growth, membership stability, and mission drive. Small group evangelism and Church planting offer a scalable, adaptable, and sustainable model for 21st-century soul-winning and its impact cuts across religious and denominational biases as it hangs on positive relationship. The research aims to provide insights into optimizing strategies for effective evangelism and sustainable church growth in today's diverse societal contexts. Through a systematic review of literature, this study examines the theological foundations, practical implementation, and outcomes of small group evangelism and church planting initiatives. This research has significant implications for church leaders, evangelists, and Christian practitioners seeking innovative methods to reach and disciple people in today's complex society and will provide training for leaders in relational evangelism and group facilitation.
Keywords: Small group evangelism, Church planting, Relational evangelism, 21st-century evangelism, Soul winning, Discipleship,