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Most people come to Christ because of relationships – not events.

Every one of us – regardless of age, culture, ethnicity, or economic status – live in a world where we participate in relationships. More than 75 percent of individuals who come to know Christ have experienced salvation as a result of a direct relationship.

Oikos is a Greek word that is found many times in the New Testament that can provide tremendous insight and revelation to our prayers and evangelism. Oikos defines an individual’s primary base of relationships and relational sphere of influence. This includes one’s family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and most frequent contacts.

We can become more intentional in focusing our prayers for salvation, transformation, and wholeness on behalf of those with whom we already have personal relationships!

This top section was adapted from Garry Bryant, https://iphc.org/evangelism/2018/04/03/oikos/

Use this simple worksheet to help you clarify who is in your oikos:

MY OIKOS – FAMILY:

List the names of all those who live with you in your household:

List the names of your extended family – those with whom you maintain an ongoing relationship:

MY OIKOS – FRIENDS:

List the names of your five closest friends:

List the names of your extended friend group – other friends with whom you maintain an ongoing relationship:

MY OIKOS – NEIGHBORS:

List the names of your immediate neighbors:

List the names of your extended neighbors – others who live nearby, with whom you maintain an ongoing relationship:

MY OIKOS – AT WORK & SCHOOL:

List the names of your closest co-workers / classmates:

List the names of your extended work / school group – others you interact with regularly at work or school:

MY OIKOS – REGULAR CONTACTS:

Your oikos also includes anyone you encounter on a regular basis in life! Here is a list to get your mind going…

My Hairdresser:

My Mechanic:

My Doctors:

My Dentist:

My Veterinarian:

My Postal Deliverer:

My Electrician, Plumber, etc.:

My Pest Control Person:

School Teachers / Administrators:

Coaches:

My Closest Church Family Members:

Regular Servers at My Favorite Restaurants:

Regular Employees at My Bank, Post Office, Gym, Drug Store, etc.:

Keep this list nearby to help guide your prayers for your closest circle of most regular contacts – that precious group of people around you in life that the New Testament calls your oikos. This is the group with whom you have the most relational influence, and therefore, the greatest opportunity to impact with your prayers, your love, and your life!

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