Praise & Proclaim: Evangelism Training Seminar
Saturday, September 26th
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Bloomington Lutheran Church
9350 Portland Ave S
What to ExpectIn this seminar, Dave will apply the core principles of Praise and Proclaim’s evangelism training, incorporating fresh insights from his service in the Pacific Northwest. During the conference, attendees will learn how to:
Engage: Engage people for the sake of gaining an audience to share the gospel
Invite: Use the right invitation to establish credibility
Proclaim: Give the reason for the hope we have in Christ
The presentation will conclude with Dave walking through the single most powerful outreach activity he has used to engage, invite, and proclaim in today’s world. This approach has had a profound effect on his current work in the Ellensburg community and the new campus ministry. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools, resources, and actionable how-to steps for their own congregations.
Build Momentum: Build sustainable outreach momentum
Adjust Mindset: Adopt a “mission re-start” mindset in your established congregation
Reach Immediate Neighborhood: 3-5 mile radius around your church
❋ Always Prepared to AnswerWe will teach you a clear, simple framework to speak with confidence whenever the Lord opens doors.
❋ Collaborative EnergyConnection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by an experienced guide who know how to encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
❋ Foster Personal OwnershipThis day will help you recognize the value and need of personal investment in outreach for every Christian.
Detailed ScheduleCheck-in9:40 – 10:00 am
Opening Devotion10:00 am
Session 1: ENGAGE10:15 am
Session 3: PROCLAIM12:45 pm
Lunch12:00 pm
Session 2: INVITE11:15 am
Break11:00 am
Conclude1:30 pm
About Dave Malnes
Dave Malnes is the president of Praise and Proclaim Ministries and a certified staff minister with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS).
He has previously served as a staff minister at Truth in Love Ministry (Nampa, ID), Peace in Jesus Vietnamese Lutheran Church (Boise, ID) and Trinity Lutheran Church (St. Paul, MN). Prior to entering the ministry, Dave worked for eight years in athletic marketing and development.
Dave, and his wife, Lori, live in Meridian, Idaho have been married for 35 years. They have four adult children and three grandchildren. They are currently licensed foster parents serving for the state of Idaho.