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WHY SO MANY
TYPES OF EE?
R ecently there was a question raised as to why we need
so many different types of EE? Hot on the heels of
introducing XEE, EE Malaysia will now launch Weavers,
cultures would also be different to teaching adults in tribal
groups on Borneo island or even adults in metropolitan
China and it’s not just the language that is different. The
yet another type of EE in September 2010. way they think, communicate and respond socially would
all be different.
Presently, EE’s purpose statement is “to glorify God by
equipping local churches worldwide to multiply through At its very early stages, the EE materials as they were
friendship, evangelism, discipleship, and healthy growth!” then used were translated into other languages as and
The Lord has taken the EE ministry since it was started when EE came into contact with pastors and church
in 1962 to become an international one reaching out leaders who were not English speakers. By 1995, EE had
to diverse cultures and different age groups literally reached every nation (political) and a special celebration
throughout the four corners of the globe. was commissioned in the following year. In the process
of translation, the EE materials were sometimes
In many current documents on EE’s vision, the following contextualised into the target culture. For example, the
is often stated, “EE’s vision is to see Christ-followers of first diagnostic question in Chinese would go something
“every nation equipping every people group and every age like this, “Suppose you were to leave this world (not die!)
group to witness to every person.”” The role of EE has today, do you know for certain that you will enter heaven?”
grown into one of equipping every people group and every
age group. What this means is that EE has recognised
that there are different groups of people that it will need EE TRAINING FOR
to equip and that these different groups will learn how YOUNG PEOPLE
to share their faith differently. Whilst the gospel is the One of the earliest
same, the learning methodology will be different. We “modifications” to the EE
cannot expect to teach adults and children using similar training was the development
methods. Also, teaching adults in post-modern western of Youth EE. In the original EE,
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there were too many things to learn and when given B. Youth transition: “There must be a The Purpose of Kids’ Evangelism Explosion ADULT EE (renamed as CLASSIC EE)
a choice, young people would not register for EE completely different way, God’s way” To glorify God by equipping adults worldwide to As a result of the
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training. In cultures where they had greater respect teach children the Gospel; to clarify it for them, development of Kids’
for authority, the teens would learn EE as they defer Youth EE is not intended to be some sort of bring them to saving faith in Jesus Christ, and EE and Youth EE, the
to their local church authorities. But by and large, in “dumbed down” version of the standard Adult EE assist them to become witnesses for the Lord original “standard” EE
Western post-modern cultures, young people shied presentation, using language that would only be Jesus Christ. came to be known as
away from learning EE using the original “adult” appropriate for young children. Nor is it written in Adult EE. Since then
materials. Youth EE was then developed to make some sort of “hip” adolescent vernacular. Rather, Objectives we have developed
the learning effective and fun for teens. it is simply less formal, and seeks to express the 1. Provide culturally sensitive, top quality many other types of
Gospel using phrases and a style that younger materials for every facet of Kids’ EE Ministry EE e.g. Share Your Faith, Everyday Evangelism,
people would find comfortable. for every major language. EE for the Deaf and Dumb, Prisons EE, Seniors
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOUTH EE AND 2. Provide multiple formats for top quality EE, Island EE and many other EE types to reach
ADULT EE Because the basic EE Outline is not compromised, training in the application and implementation the different target groups. In recent years, much
One of the most frequently asked questions is, the transition from Youth EE to the adult version, of the Kids’ EE Ministry. resources has been invested into developing XEE,
“What are the differences between Youth EE and when needed, is easily made. One of the goals of 3. Provide assistance to local churches to launch a type of EE that is heavily DVD driven and where
the adult version?” Youth EE is best described as Youth EE is to develop from the ranks of young and maintain effective Kids’ EE ministries. the latest technology in learning methodology has
more “user friendly” for young people. While the people, future church leaders who will be equipped 4. Equip and train leaders to assist local churches been employed. XEE is meant for those brought
basic outline has not been changed, the wording, to train others in EE wherever they may go as adults. in establishing the Kids’ EE ministry in every up in the present post-modern era. Many of these
style, transitions, and illustrations have been altered major people group. are already adults so “Adult EE” has now been re-
to be more appropriate to the normal discourse of 5. Raise and manage, with maximum named Classic EE to avoid the notion that XEE is
a student. EE TRAINING effectiveness and efficiency, the necessary not for adults.
FOR CHILDREN resources for the Kids’ EE Ministry to carry
There has been a great deal of research and writing Then someone sparked out its objectives.
about the Baby Boomers, Busters, Generation- the idea of a separate 6. Distribute Kids’ EE materials in multiple
X’ers and the Millennium crowd. Youth Pastors type of training for formats for churches, schools, Bible clubs and
would serve their ministries well to learn the young children. Kids other agencies.
dynamics of the teen culture. Originally the EE learn differently and so 7. Promote Kids’ EE in churches, schools,
Gospel Presentation was written at a time when EE began the process seminaries, colleges and other
Baby Boomers were very young. Most people held of reviewing its training program and adapting it so agencies worldwide.
on to certain presuppositions and had a distinct that children can be equipped to share their faith.
predisposition towards Christianity that enabled This type of EE came to be known as Kids’ EE. XEE
EE to be effective. However, younger generations EE itself is more than 40 years old and although it
of people are growing up in a culture that views Here’s some write-up on Kids’ EE including its has been revised periodically, many of the teaching
Christianity in a different way. It therefore would purpose statement: methods employed were from another generation.
be reasonable that we carefully examine how we The teaching methods were outdated and overly
present the Gospel today versus 20 years ago. Kids’ EE has been called the “most exciting” thing dependent on the teacher’s personal skills. Even the
Youth EE attempts to do that. Although the basic to come along in children’s ministries in 30 years! concepts of “eternal life” and “death” which the EE
Gospel, which is a timeless truth, has not changed Why? Kids’ EE is a discipleship training program presentation uses were no longer deemed relevant
from Adult EE, many sections and ways of making for children that clarifies the truths of the Gospel by sections of our secular, post-modern society.
points of the Gospel have been revised. message and shows them how they can share it
with others. XEE has kept the
An example of the differences between Youth EE core principles of
and Adult EE is can be seen in the transitional In Kids’ EE, children learn through games, songs EE e.g. the on-the-
“It’s just amazing to watch kids share the Gospel,” and quizzes and the learning is fun so that the
statements between the “Man” and “God” sections job training that
says Lori Aubuchon of People’s Church in attention of the kids is maintained throughout the
of the Gospel presentation, where the nature of sin made EE effective.
Fresno, CA. semester. The kids are taken for on-the-job training
is continued by an examination of God’s character: These were “non-
so that they can experience sharing their faith. negotiables” for the
A. Adult transition: “This comes into sharper You can be amazed by your kids too! Investing in Children’s ministry would never be the same after development team from day one and had been
focus when we look at what the Bible says training your 8-13 year olds through Kids’ EE is an that! And so, Kids’ EE with new, “cool” materials retained. With a zero-based approach, even the 5
about God”. investment in the future. for children’s learning was born!

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gospel points were revisited and a fresh look was
given to the relevant scriptures and illustrations.
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(No one could answer why we never used John
3:16, the most familiar verse in the Bible, which an
unbeliever is most likely to know if they knew only
one single Bible verse, so this was added in the XEE
gospel outline.) In short, under XEE a student will
learn:
» The Gospel in an interactive and story
driven format.
» How to effectively implement XEE in your
local church.
» How to facilitate interactive training instead
of lecturing.
» How to discover XEE concepts through
group discussions.
» How to develop good discussion group leaders.
» Practical training in XEE role modelling and
practice sessions.
Hope For Kids’
Based on the successful
Kids’ EE discipleship
training ministry from EE
International, Hope For Kids
was developed through a
joint effort between EE and
OneHope. Its purpose is to:
» Clarify the Gospel for kids
» Assist them to become witnesses for Jesus Christ
» Bring others to a saving faith in Jesus Christ
Materials tested, proven!
Hope For Kids appeals to kids’ primary learning
styles utilizing songs, games, crafts, skits, and
illustrations. Every unit includes some object that
provides a concrete illustration of one of the key
Gospel concepts that is taught in that unit. Through
this approach, kids are able to effectively learn and
retain the Hope For Kids Gospel outline.
From top to bottom, the materials are biblically
based. They incorporate tested and proven methods
so kids not only learn to share the Gospel, but also
are given a foundation for spiritual growth for life!
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Kids CAN Share!
We believe the Great
Commission is for
everyone, not just adults
or even youth. Hope For
Kids lays a foundation for
spiritual growth in children
and enables youngsters to
respond with excitement
and enthusiasm to Jesus’ command to all of us
to be His witnesses. It develops a worldview that
is framed by the recognition that without faith in
Jesus we are all lost in our sins.
(The EE Malaysia Board is recommending Hope
For Kids materials for children from ages 5-9 and
for the standard Kids’ EE materials for children of
ages 10 and above.)
Plans are that Hope For Kids will be launched in
Malaysia in October 2010 amongst the existing
Kids EE teachers and after that several launches
will be held throughout the country via 2-day
workshops. One feature of the Hope For Kids
training is that the materials for the teachers’
workshops as well as for the children’s usage in the
churches will be provided free of charge as these
have been sponsored completely.
Weavers & EE’s People Group Services
EE’s vision is to see Christ-followers of “every
nation equipping every people group and every age
group to witness to every person.” Missiologists
have identified over 16,000 People Groups defined
by country, ethnicity, caste and 6500+ languages.
Over 6000 of those people groups have been
identified as “unreached” with the Good News
about Jesus. Even among heavily evangelized
societies, most people still need to be able to
understand the Gospel message in a way that makes
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sense to them and to see how it is lived out. And » Weavers is reproducible by illiterates, semi-
let’s not overlook the fact that the world population literates, and others who prefer oral / aural
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is growing at about 9000 people per hour! means of learning.
» Weavers is specifically intended for cultures
EE People Group Services (PGS) is all about where oral styles of communication are
effective training in personal evangelism for preferred over literate-based communication.
the world’s 16,000+ People Groups. EE PGS is » Weavers training is very interactive so that
partnering with Church leaders and ministries storytellers and their audience learn to “live
worldwide to develop multiple services, tools and in the story,” feeling it and interpreting it as
types of training that are easily reproducible for was originally intended.
indigenous multiplication within a given People » Weavers promotes humility and respect
Group or Affinity Bloc of People Groups. They in order to build relationships for multiple
also facilitate cross-cultural training that will in conversations about God’s Good News, and
turn facilitate in-culture training and evangelism. thus to help entire families turn to Christ.
» Weavers facilitates adaptation and translation
For personal evangelism and training to be effective to other languages and cultures.
means that EE People Group Services bases its
services, tools and training on sound research. It During the Weavers training, participants observe
is this research that shapes the ways in which the demonstrations, discuss and practice the Bible
Gospel message is packaged for a given People narratives with conversations, and learn to tell
Group or Affinity Bloc, and affects how the training others about their experience with God. Included
strategies are designed. In this way EE PGS trainees in the training are on-the-job training visits to put
come to have a clear understanding of salvation into practice what has been learned.
by faith in God’s grace to mankind through Jesus
alone, and they learn to communicate this in clear, From September 20 - 24, 2010, EE Malaysia will be
natural, biblical and Christ-centred ways. launching the “Weavers” training in Petaling Jaya,
Malaysia. Those who work with oral learners or
“Weavers” is a suite know others who do should consider attending this
of strategies, training specialised training. The registration form can be
events, and support downloaded from our website: http://eemalaysia.
services designed to net.
enable adults in “oral
c o m m u n i c a t i o n Conclusion
cultures” to effectively weave Good News As things stand, we already have enquiries for the
conversations into their day-to-day interactions equipping of Deaf and Dumb believers in Malaysia.
with people. Weavers’ designers’ thinking in I believe in the future we will introduce many more
this has been very much helped by decades of different types of EE but every type of EE will focus
experience with oral communicators in their Bible on making disciples and fulfilling Christ’s great
translation work as well as in personal evangelism commission by equipping believers of every age
and discipleship, and by interaction with others group and every people group to share their faith.
who are involved in the International Orality We will endeavour to become all things to all men
Network. so that by all possible means we might save some.
As the Apostle says, “I do all this for the sake of the
A distinguishing feature of Weavers is that both the gospel …” (1 Corinthians 9:22-23)
training and evangelism are done using a series of
narratives from the Bible.
» Weavers facilitates good understanding of the Voon Yuen Woh
Gospel by using biblical narratives rather than EE Malaysia
just a few summary points about the Gospel. 21st August 2010
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showing us that their youth and lack of experience love gifts for the Care Corner and volunteered as
were not obstacles to the Lord in fulfilling His great drivers in fetching the children during the training
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a
plan. In this connection, I am looking forward
for the translation of KEE materials into Bahasa
so that more will be trained and equipped in our
own national language. Once this powerful tool is
in place, many others can hear the gospel as well.
Please continue to pray for the translation work
period. Moreover, these parents also ferried the
team whenever there were trips that needed
transport or even joining the outstation trips so that
they are there to offer moral and physical support,
not only to the children but the entire team.

investment
which is ongoing right now and hopefully by next
year we are able to train the Bahasa speaking team
to share with many Bahasa speaking prospects in
various parts of our country.
by Mabel Ho
We started the KEE ministry in 2004 in our
church and many trainers had invested their time,
All these investments are precious in the Lord’s eye.
We are investing ourselves in the next generations
like what is taught in Psalms 78: 1-7 that the truth
that adults have learned from the Gospel must be
passed on to successive generations.
Please pray with us for Kids’EE with the following

A ble to witness the lives of youngsters that are

maturing from the Kids’ EE (KEE) to Youth
EE (YEE) really bring joy to me every time I think
the van while on the way back from OJT outings.
Some of them needed to endure car sickness in
long distance travelling but that never deterred
energy and life in these young people. There was
a lot of work involved in starting this ministry but
items:
1) Bahasa translation will be done as planned
every effort was worthwhile when you witness and the 1st Bahasa KEE Clinic will be
of them. I am so thankful to God for this group of them from joining the team. As the children shared the maturity in these young lives. I want to thank conducted next year. There will be the chosen
EE trained young people. They are able to share proudly during OJT reporting back sessions, the church council for having the foresight and people ready to take up the ministry.
the gospel to others and also making the sharing knowing they had learned well brought joy to me willingness to invest in KEE and now YEE ministry. 2) Continue to remember those trained children
their way of life. and all other trainers. Today those once shy and The church leadership is supportive of our trainers so that they will remain faithful even when
reluctant boys and girls had matured and served as going for overseas mission trips to equip others they are into their teens.
Those little boys & girls aged 9-12 years old are now Team Leaders both in the many local EE semesters in KEE. These trips had enabled us to expand our 3) Continue to pray for more churches to host
in their teens. Whether they are in colleges locally and clinics that are training adults. vision of the mission field and in turn coming back KEE clinics to train more adults and catch the
or overseas, they remain actively serving in church. to share with our young members. Due to their vision of equipping children in sharing the
Most of those that I know of are now serving as Just last weekend YEE team from my home encouragement, we are able to train many trainers gospel even at their young age.
leaders in their respective fellowships and their church were visiting Tambunan, an interior town who are now working hand in hand in this ministry
love for the Lord is strongly demonstrated in their in Sabah that which required our vehicles to cross and sharing the joy that we have. I want to thank (Mabel is currently attending Basel Christian Church of
commitment to serve others. We will continue to some highlands and it took about 2 hours to drive the parents for encouraging their children and their Malaysia, Inanam. She is a member of the EE Malaysia Board
pray that God will use them in His specific ways. from Kota Kinabalu. We encountered car engine faithfulness in being prayer partners, sponsors for and serves as EEM’s National Coordinator in Kid’s EE)
As they are well equipped in EE be it Kids or Youth, problem as the journey was rough. Thank God
they will make use of the tool and their experience that it was not for long. Tambunan is a town with
to bring others, regardless of age, to know the Lord very small Chinese population and mainly an area
and wherever they go, the “Great Commission” will of Kadazan Dusun residents. With one group of
not be too far off from their minds and hearts. Youth being delayed in a “distressed” van, the other
group that arrived there were mostly teen girls.
I remembered some of them were so shy and We were scheduled to conduct the street religious
terrified at the thought of having to share the gospel questionnaire and without wasting time, we went
with a dummy friend – Farley; in front of the whole ahead without the Youth. I was not hopeful that
class. Practicing hand motions with team leaders, this all teen girls group can do the job but I was
coupled with the many hours of practices before so surprised by their eagerness and boldness that
going for on-the-job training (OJT) posed quite a they showed. I was beyond words. (I confessed to
challenge for them. During the 1st OJT experience, God and ask for forgiveness for having little faith
some trembled so much that the Farley cards that in them or God!). The best part was that most of
they were holding were also shaking. I also recalled whom we came into contact with there were not
their stark disappointment on their faces when the Chinese speaking, so we had to converse with
prospects were not ready to make the commitment them in Bahasa instead. I thank God for these girls
prayers; their sense of achievement after every as they managed to share the gospel in Bahasa after Kid’s EE in actions
short term mission trip; as well as their singing in all. I was so proud of them and knew that God was

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THE ‘X’ FACTOR
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH XEE CLINIC
EE Malaysia organized one Xee Facilitators’ Clinic at First Baptist Church Subang Jaya from 8/7/2010 to
11/7/2010. It was an awesome clinic as all of us encountered God’s presence in a powerful and exciting
way. There were 16 participants from 9 different churches and 12 trainers from 7 churches came together
to make the clinic a successful one. Over the 3 ½ days, 21 people heard the gospel. Out of it we saw 4 souls
saved, 9 no decision, 7 assurance and 1 rejection.
Here are some “after thoughts” of some of the people involved in various capacities……
It is a great joy to know that the Lord has a huge plan for each one of us, even though we may
have enrolled by chance or by force. But the beauty is as Bro Frank reminded us that we are just
being obedient. Furthermore, our mission did not end yesterday but have just begun. Thus, let us
continue praying for each other, not just for the success of our Facilitator Programme but also the
mission to multiply. - Peter Raj, Participant
This is going to be an exciting clinic as we have leaders and pastors from churches signed up for it.
God is going to touch the heart of leaders to see the effectiveness of this programme and take the
steps to implement in their respective churches when they return. Indeed prayers answered.
- Rubina Ho, Facilitator
A big thank you to all the people who have made this possible and also to all the fun folks I have met
in the training. I’m back in my home town for the holidays and please pray for my family members
who have yet to know the Lord. Pray especially for my mum who has become more open since last
year when God gave me an opportunity to connect. So prayerfully I can carry on that connection till
she hears the gospel message and respond to it. - Jason Lee, Participant
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Thank you for all your thought and is indeed really encouraging and heartening to see some of you
going out for our Lord Jesus in sharing with your loved ones and using what you have learnt in the
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past three and half days in XEE. Will continue to pray for each and every one of you to use the tools
you all learned in the marketplace or wherever you are and that you will be the catalyst in your own
church. Press on brothers and sisters. - Teck Hoe, Trainer
Wow this is becoming the longest mailing subject in my mail box this morning. Thank you all for a
great transforming time together. I really believe that the simple awareness of the Great Commission
inherent in XEE will make the biggest difference to many. It has for me.
I find it easy to fall into a rut where we forget the simplicity of our Christian ‘work’ and obedience
- so much of what I find myself doing is just creating programmes or enhancing existing ones (i.e.
worship); but its personal involvement in simple gospel work that really is the missing piece in that
big jigsaw we build around ourselves.
In a little small way, I think I understand more of what Jesus meant just after His moment with the
woman at the well, “my food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work” - it was his
food, his sense of nourishment, fulfillment and satisfaction. That can never be said of every activity
we do even in church. But looking back, in my own life, there hasn’t been a tiresome “not again”
moment each time we get to share the gospel. Its a transforming reminder. Thanks for being part of
this portion of my life. - Glen Ong, Participant
I would like to put on record here a special word of thanks to FBC Subang for their kind hospitality
in hosting this XEE Clinic. Also, a big thank you to the team of dedicated facilitators and trainers.
As well as prayer partners, food preparers, and many who worked in the back-scene, in one way or
another to make this clinic a success. ALL GLORY TO GOD!! - Pr Gary Yeoh, Participant
As prayer partners, we were completely zapped by the enthusiasm and joyous spirit of all of you. It
is so electrifying to see everyone cabled to connect God’s power to the pre-believers! Praise God for
all He has provided to support us! Your infectious current has electrocuted us to step up a higher
voltage for the Lord! - Phie Loong, Prayer Partner
So great to see everyone’s enthusiasm! Even more exciting is seeing people take action and not just
putting their XEE books on the shelf and moving on with their lives. But actually using it!!! Well
done. I’m so grateful I was able to be part of such a great group of people. I pray God continues
to use all of us as we advance His Kingdom! Let me know how things work with implementation!
- Frank Alexander, Senior Facilitator
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TRAINING REPORT
by Chan SK

Dear all, of English speaking young pastors/workers, we

ended up with some 40 pastors/leaders from rural
I can hardly contain my excitement upon returning areas who understood none or very little English.
from the trip. Allow me to share the good report The situation was quite chaotic at the beginning.
with you. However, the teachings and discussions carried
on well because we were able to have about eight
This is the first overseas Xee Facilitators’ Training participants who could translate what was taught in Role play in actions
cum mission undertaken by a group of Malaysian English into Bengali ( though very basic and limited,
facilitators/trainers early this year. Though there still a great help to all). Also, the National Director
were uncertainties even from the start of visa of EE Bangladesh did most of the translations for objections we see professions!! We were amazed are praying for them. The spirit of comradeship in
application, the team decided to lay down all the facilitators during the training. Praise the Lord! as we were so conditioned in our own homeland Christ bonds all of us together.
hindrances at the feet of our Almighty God and The Jehovah Jireh provided again. that professions from neighbours are rare!! Praise
proceeded with obedient hearts. the Lord again. I hope the report will encourage and motivate you
2) OJTs were especially a big challenge for us at just like it did for us in the team. May all the glory
After five days of seeing God manifesting His power the beginning. As foreigners are not so commonly 3) The living conditions of Dhaka were very poor be unto the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
in and through us, the team returned safe and seen in Dhaka, we stood out like sore-thumbs as especially for those who came for the training.
sound. Not only were we so joyful that we managed we stood on the road sides or five- foot-ways for Despite all the adversities, their determination (SK worships at Glad Tidings AOG Petaling Jaya.
to accomplish what God had in mind, we were connect activities. We easily attracted big crowds to travel far just to learn; their passions to share She serves as EE facilitator/trainer. It is her passion to
totally charged up to do more of this equipping which were quite scary at times. Certain teams the gospel and stories of their willingness to face equip saints for the Lord as the harvest is plenty but the
work in future. Personally I am very blessed to have faced difficulties in completing their sharing when discrimination/persecution for our Lord Jesus workers are few)
witnessed the following: certain neighbours demonstrated disapproval and Christ (especially those pastors with Muslim
tried to stop the conversations. However, many background) has inspired us to do more and to
1) God’s plan was completely different from what teams experienced eye opening encounters when go the extra mile for our Lord. We are indeed
we thought it would be. Instead of teaching a group they shared with the people there and without truly grateful for this opportunity. We are more
determined now to serve God in this area with full
conviction that whatever sacrifices we put in now
seems pale in comparison to what our brothers/
sisters in Dhaka had to go through!!

4) Challenges ahead: EE Bangladesh will need to

quickly look into the implementation together with
all the pastors/leaders. With the poor conditions
they are in now, majority of them do not own DVD
players nor TVs (which are the basic tools required
to do Xee training). Nevertheless, all the local
pastors’ prayers are simple: God’s strength for them
to continue their works when they return home.
At the end of the training, what they managed to
take home is not just a new tool, more significantly
is the assurance that they are not alone in their Group discussion
All focusing on the teaching
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All participants of the Congress

Approximately 67% of
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People of the world are
Non-Literate Oral Learners
by Yong Pui Kim

That single fact stopped me dead in my tracks. A gospel and do discipleship using highly literate
banner headline. Extra. Extra. Read all about it! communication styles. 90%. Throw that up against

1St EE Congress of Nations

the 67% who are oral learners and what do you
If you printed that headline in every newspaper have? A strategic problem.
in every country of the world, in every language
known to man and you threw it on the coffee table The Solution is none other than Weavers: by Rosanne Voon
of every home on earth— close to four billion » Weavers training gives us that opportunity to
people couldn’t read it. be able to present the gospel to these people.

That should get our attention.

» Weavers teaches us to tell specific bible stories
that brings understanding to people with
M arch 22ND-26TH 2010, are in my opinion, dates that
will be set in stone and will go down in the history of
the Evangelism Explosion (EE) ministries. It was on these
will continue to come out of the EE ministries worldwide. I
can’t wait to see what God is going to do.

different languages and culture. Family and dates that Malaysia was given the honour to host the 1st (Rosanne serves as a EE Trainer in her church, Full Gospel
Let me ask you, if you had a business and you found relatives who speaks a particular dialect (e.g. Congress of Nations. Tabernacle, Seremban. She is a university freshman and is
that 67% of your target audience were non-literate Hakka, Hokkien, Cantonese), friends and pursuing a Degree in Education (TESL))
oral learners, you can bet you’d tailor your business employees or employers from other countries. The Congress of Nations is part of the Operational
Structure under the completely new governance structure
plan, dedicate your work force, and allocate a huge » Weavers helps us to present the gospel in a of EE International. Through the Congress, it opens up
portion of your operating budget especially to non-threatening way. Who doesn’t like to hear opportunities for the individual National Ministries to have a
reach them. That’s just smart business. stories – whether imaginative or real? significant voice in the operation of EE in their areas around
the world. The Congress will convene every 3 years.
The world of missions is just now waking up to If you like to hear a good story or you like to learn
A total of 131 delegates from all over the world participated in
the fact that Oral learners are at the center of the how to tell a good story, come join us! this historic event. Countries with matured EE ministry sent
firestorm to complete the Great Commission. The their delegates and it was for the first time that so many of
bull’s eye. Imagine. Four billion oral learners in the Let’s not let these opportunities slip through them gathered together. I am sure I do not speak for myself
cross-hairs of redemptive history at the beginning our fingers. Visit EE Malaysia website for more alone when I say it was definitely a great and exciting time
of the 21st century. What are you, your church and information on Weavers training in September of meeting one another, exchanging ideas and sharing stories.
your mission agencies doing to hit the bull’s eye? 2010. The congress was an event of meetings, strategizing, and Small Group Discussion

planning for the future of the gospel proclamation through

If the term “oral learner” is unfamiliar to you let me
offer a simple definition. By oral learners we mean
those people who learn best and whose lives are
most likely to be transformed when information
comes to them through oral, not literate, means.
Oral learners transmit their beliefs, heritage, and
values by means of stories, drama, songs, and
proverbs.. They have built their customs, culture,
and social fabric around storytelling.
Brace yourself for this headline: An estimated
90% of the world’s Christian workers present the
(Kim works in EE Malaysia as the Administration cum Materials
Executive. She worships at Full Gospel Tabernacle, PJ. Kim is very
pleased with what Weavers offers as she believes all non-believers
has different learning /listening preferences. Above all, the person
we witness to determines which tool best fits the message.)
EE ministry. I was privileged to be part of the secretariat team
that was made available to help out with the administration.
As such, I was able to sit in a few of the workshops and
discussions. One of those that impressed me much was the
workshop on Oral Learning–who the Oral Learners are
and how they learn. It was interesting to note the number
of people considered as oral learners and also the way one
should approach them in terms of teaching and interacting
with them. It really helped me to understand their culture and
their mindset better.
I am thankful for the friends that I made and for the
opportunity to be part of this 1st Congress of Nations. With National leaders are putting their hearts
& souls together during the Congress
God’s grace and direction, I am sure many more good things

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EE MALAYSIA by Shirley Beattie

21ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

What a joyful event was the 21st anniversary received a beautiful engraved plaque from the Board
celebration of EE Malaysia! of Directors of EE International in commemoration
of this special anniversary. Rev. John Sorensen
It was a beautiful evening on 26/3/2010, the then gave a challenge to the multitude to continue
sanctuary of Full Gospel Tabernacle was filled the work that has begun and to remember that each
with excited people as the anticipation of a grand one is responsible for working to fulfill the Great
event grew. Suddenly, from the back of the room, Commission.
an army of saints marched down the aisle, each one
proudly carrying his or her national flag. The flag As I looked around me at the crowd, I thought that
bearers were delegates from the just completed first Heaven must surely be like this – people of all races
ever Congress of Nations of EE International. This and colors gathered together, praising our Lord
evening was the climax to a wonderful week filled Jesus Christ and worshipping our Heavenly Father.
with fellowship and vision casting and planning for The excitement at such an event is almost tangible,
the glory of God’s Kingdom. as people enjoy the sights and sounds and the
fellowship … we can only imagine what it must be
The evening was a mixture of entertainment, like to be a part of the Heavenly throng that gathers
awards and speeches – everything, of course, was in the throne room!!
done with excellence. First we were treated to
some remarkable Christian musical renditions Thank you, EE Malaysia, for allowing us all to be part
from a choir of the Wesley Methodist Church. The of your special event. Your gracious hospitality to
beautiful and very talented Joanne Yeoh thrilled us during the Congress of Nations was all the more
us as she performed few numbers with her violin. appreciated when we experienced the Anniversary
Audience was left wanting more. And not to be Celebration. You are an amazing group of people,
outdone, the Tenors for Christ, brought us several accomplishing so much with excellence and still
outstanding offerings in true “three tenors” style. smiling at the end of it.

Rev. Voon Yuen Woh inspired us as he relived the
story of the beginning of EE Malaysia and how it
has grown to be the powerful ministry it is today,
changing lives and churches across the nation
as well as in other parts of Asia as mission teams
venture abroad.
The participants of the EE Congress of Nations
joined in the hearty congratulations as Rev. Voon
May the Lord continue to bless each one of you
and enlarge your territory.
(Shirley currently serves as the Special Assistant to
the President of EE International. Her tireless zeal
demonstrated in organizing the 1st EE Congress of
Nations was exemplary and inspiring)

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EE TESTIMONIES
FROM BANGSAR GOSPEL CENTRE

EE IN HOSPITAL, EE IN PRISON…. On the 22nd of April, I visited Sungai Buloh

EE EVERYWHERE!!! Prison together with some of my colleagues. l was
by Bro Bobby placed in a room full of foreigners – 20 Africans, 20

2010年4月8-11日， Chinese and 3 Indians. I shared the Gospel using

When l first came in contact with EE, I did not EE approach and 20 of the inmates came to the
know what it was. l thought it sounded like my Lord. Praise the Lord for this abundant harvest.
西马第一届青少年三福（中文） friend’s name. I was rather reluctant at first but We have an awesome God indeed.
after some encouragement I joined in the training.

领袖讲习班 The training was held at Bangsar Gospel Centre I want to thank God for this tremendous
(BGC). I had joined in during the third lesson opportunity he has given me, especially to be able
but was assured that l would be able to catch up. It to join EE, l can only thank God for that. All praise
感谢上帝的恩典，由新山圣光堂与长老会 的时间也情愿牺牲，毅然再次走上街头； was really tough at first and l had to rake my rusty to His wondrous Name.
柔宣教会联办的西马第一届的青少年三福( 进入人群中来分享福音。因此，这届讲习 brains in trying to remember the Gospel outline,
and there were many moments when l just wanted
中文）领袖讲习班终于圆满举行。此次的 班总共进行了三次的布道实习。也因着人
to ‘throw in the towel’. But somehow by the grace CRUCIAL TO HAVE PRAYER PARTNERS
讲习班共有来自5间教会，共6位弟兄姐妹 数不多，学员与导师和队长之间的互动就 of God l managed to carry on. Many of the trainers IN EE TRAINING
参加。他们都完成课程要求，圆满结业。 增强许多。学员在课堂上也勇于发问，使 kept encouraging me even when it looked bleak at by Sis Audrey Lim
负责导师为温俊祥弟兄，吴慧丽姐妹及孔 得整个学习过程精彩连连。 times – they never gave up on me. How lovely to
祥云传道。以下为参加者名单： be part of God’s family. One year ago, Michael Yong and two other church
课程尚未结束，来自沙巴的园玲姐妹就表 members came to pay me a visit at my home. After
1）邱俐娴（沙巴路阳恩惠堂） 示她已经迫不及待的要将这么好的课程带 In each of the lessons we had to do our on the job a casual conversation, they shared the gospel with
2）林园玲（沙巴路阳恩惠堂） 给教会的少年人；这是她第一次接触三福 training (OJT) where l would go out with my other me.
3）黄凯君（士古来爱加倍信义会） 个人布道训练课程，她相信上帝将使用这 two partners to share the Gospel. In my first OJT –
we went to the home of a church member and my Eight months later, I was asked to join the
4）黄秀君（永平长老会） 课程令人许多基督徒少年的生命获得更
partner shared with him and he came to the Lord. Evangelism Explosion (EE) training. Then, I
5）曾碧芳（丹杯圣道堂） 新。 I saw in an amazing way where God stepped in and realised what all this was about. I am a product
6）姚进宝（新山圣光堂） this young man gave his life to Him. A few weeks of “EE”. What is EE? Briefly, training to equip
讲习班结业至今，沙巴路阳恩惠堂，新山 later I went over to Sungai Buloh Hospital and lay people to more effectively share the gospel
讲习班的布道报告为： 圣光堂已经先后完成了他们各自教会的青 the counselor at the hospital introduce me to two with friends, relatives, associates, and neighbours.
总接触人数：21人；分享福音：18人；祈 少年三福速成班课程。我们祈愿神藉着青 ladies – Lashami and Meena who are HIV positive Then, in turn, the trained person will help you to
祷决志：7人；考虑/拒绝：10人； 少年三福能使众教会蒙益处，福音得以广 patients who were at hospital for their medication. train others to do the same.
确认得救确据：1人 传。 I shared the Gospel where it talks about coming
out of darkness and into the light. So l asked if they Through the 13 weeks EE training, I discovered
(Jessie Hong is currently pastoring Johor Jaya knew who is able to bring them from darkness to that the sharing of the gospel to non believers is
虽然此次讲习班的参加人数不多，但是圣
Presbyterian Church. She also serves as a KEE and light, they didn’t because their religion did not possible. We have to be effectively equipped. The
灵却在我们当中运行。记得在完成第一次 provide them any answer. Using the EE approach, training provided was very structured and clear. It
YEE Clinic teacher)
街头布道之后，队员们心里火热，连休息 l showed them who this person is and after taking was very useful for a young Christian like me, who
them through the Gospel outline they received comes from a staunch Taoist background, with
Jesus into their hearts. Praise be to the Lord. very little knowledge about the Bible. Learning

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certainly takes time and commitment. The
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important and essential and that we have to pray
for great endurance and patience and wait for

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encouragement from prayer partners, my trainer God’s divine appointment and perfect timing for
and the training team showed that I was not everything. After that “break”, I continued with
“alone” in my quest to share the Good News. The the 5th OJT. I am very thankful for my prayer
most meaningful is the immense joy experienced partners who were faithfully interceding for
when a lost soul is saved. me. My fears were removed as I progress in my
knowledge and training. I thank God for providing
XEE TESTIMONIES
During one of my OJTs, we shared the Gospel to a us with an environment where so much of God’s
FROM ALL AGE GROUPS
young lady, who had a failed marriage and who felt love and grace were shown during the training,
so hopeless in her situation that she had attempted the practice sessions and on-the-job sessions in
to take her own life. But she turned to Christ to actual witnessing situations led by my trainer have COME AND BE TRANSFORMED BY THE XEE Training. You will not only benefit from the
help her through this “trial”. This makes me realise enabled me to share the Gospel confidently over XEE TRAINING, EVEN AFTER YOU HAVE training, but it would also transform you into a
that there are so many lost souls out there waiting time. RETIRED!! new person.
to be saved. by George Lue Yeng Ching
We are never too old to be useful if we make (Uncle George is in his 70s. He is an ex-teacher. He
There was a month when I struggled; I could not ourselves available to God for His purposes. For I thank God for giving me the opportunity to is one of the volunteers in the Full Gospel Tabernacle
do even an OJT. I learned that prayers were so nothing is impossible with God. (Luke 1:37) participate in the XEE Training early this year. I Seremban Youth Club. He gives tuition to the primary
had attended the Adult EE Training last year and school children and helps to fetch the children too. He
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did not do so well. In order to go through this is also serving faithfully in FGT Seremban 2. Praise
few weeks later, he approached us and wanted to shared about the Lord and I kept learning more training, I had to prepare myself spiritually and God for his commitment.)
find out more about Jesus. I was full of joy with and more about Him until one day, I decided to mentally. As I am a senior citizen, I needed the
his response. This event has strengthened my faith accept Christ as my Lord and Saviour. My life Holy Spirit to assist me in the area of memorizing.
and encouraged me to continue sharing. began to change as I learned more about what it Mentally, I have to change my attitude and take SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH XEE
means to have life to the full in Christ. I try to be this training seriously. I believe if I am willing to by Joseph Lim Hoe Yuen
I believe my participation in this XEE Semester always filled with God’s love. do my best, God will do the rest.
has helped me grow stronger in Christ. My prayer I want to thank God because I have passed my
is wherever I go I will continue to share the good As I committed my life to God, God has been We are all aware of the difficulty in getting XEE check-up. In this semester, I have learned
news to unsaved people. I would like to encourage leading me step by step. Since I joined XEE, I’ve prospects for OJT. But with the help from the how to share the gospel. I was equipped with skills
more Christians to be equipped through XEE been able to share my faith and Christ’s love Holy Spirit, my team managed to get prospects. and ways to connect with people. I would like to
training because it will benefit us in many ways. with pre-believers. During the XEE training, I thank my team members, Jean Yee and Kar Min
struggled and faced difficulties to remember the It is amazing that 8 out of 10 of our prospects are for their encouragement and support. When the
(Joseph worships at Full Gospel Tabernacle, gospel outline. I was so upset with myself, I was elderly people. They are above 70 years old. It semester began, I was not active. I was having
Seremban. He accepted Christ three years ago. Since thinking of giving up on the course. But God is is quite interesting to listen to their stories. But difficulties coping with my teammates. But they
then he has been involving actively in most of the gracious and He knew my struggles. He sent sisters the story that they relate to us seems unending. were persistent. We overcame our differences and
youth activities. He is one of the youths who serve from the church to encourage and to motivate Sometimes we are caught in an awkward situation. I was motivated to work harder in this training.
as a volunteer in FGT Seremban Youth Club. While me to press on. After that I had the motivation to Thank God, we had a brilliant trainer who came to I made serious efforts to review and recite my
waiting for his STPM results, he helped to give tuition work harder. I was so glad I was able to share the our rescue. outlines and to connect with people.
to the secondary school students. He is active in the entire gospel outline with my prospects. I am full
Youth Fellowship. He has contributed his time and of joy because 3 of my prospects accepted the gift As we are already saved, we wanted to witness During OJT, I was bold to share gospel with my
effort to plan and organize activities for the youths.) of eternal life. to others so that they can be saved too. XEE prospects. I experienced spiritual growth during
Training is another channel for me to meet with the semester. Before we went out for our OJT, we
I thank God for using me even at this age as a non-believers and to share the gospel with them. would pray with our prayer partners. We asked
NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN XEE vessel to win souls into the Kingdom of God. As a retiree, my social circle has become smaller God to grant us favor to share the gospel and that
by Audrey Lew Kim Lan and XEE provides me an opportunity to get the gospel will touch our prospects’ lives.
(Audrey is 65 years old. She spends half a year in acquainted with strangers. Therefore, I would
Before I accepted Christ, I was a hot tempered Malaysia and another half with her daughter’s like to encourage other retirees, especially those I still remember once when we shared with a
person. One day, a church sister came to share the family in England. Audrey worships in Full Gospel who are introverts in personality to participate in prospect, he did not show any interest then. A
gospel with me. She continued to visit me and Tabernacle, Seremban) continue on page 18

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EVENTS
KIDS EE CLINIC (ENGLISH)
SEPTEMBER 6 - 10, 2010
Host Church: Wesley Methodist Church, Sibu, Sarawak.
Clinic Leader: Janet Loh
Email: janetlmi@sarawaknet.govt.my
Hp No: 019-819 6598

EE WEAVERS (English)
SEPTEMBER 20 - 24, 2010
Venue: People’s Park Baptist Church, PJ
Contact: Ruth Tan
E-mail: ruthtan.ee@gmail.com
Tel: 03-8023 3203

XEE FACILITATORS TRAINING/CLINICS (ENGLISH)

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 3, 2010
Venue: PENANG
Contact: Ruth Tan
E-mail: ruthtan.ee@gmail.com
Tel: 03-8023 3203

ADULTS EE CLINIC (MANDARIN)

NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 4, 2010
Host Church: Miri Gospel Chapel, Miri, Sarawak.
Contact: Ms Anna Na
E-mail: mgc@po.jaring.my
Tel: 085-433 299

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