Essential #1
Truly loving and caring for those outside the faith (the Great Commandment to love our neighbor as ourself). Either as an individual reaching out to the needs and concerns encountered in their everyday lives... or small groups (or a church) reaching out in special ways to meet 'felt needs' in the community. Building bridges of trust strong enough to carry the weight of the Gospel.
Don't do outreach for numbers.... Do it out of love for people. Do it because of the reality of a heaven and the reality of a place called hell. When you get that inside of you... your heart should melt. When your heart melts you will love people in a way you never could have imagined!
Essential #2
Always... commit your life and ways to the Lord in prayer!
