IMPACT Evangelism is a mission initiative with the purpose of communicating the Christian Gospel to the unconverted, in contemporary culture and in partnership with local churches. This is through speaking, writing, outreach events, seeker-church projects, equipping seminars and media. IMPACT is supported by church and individual donors who share the vision to break new ground for Christ and is a registered, non-profit society under the Associations Act 1984 (NSW). "Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went." Acts 8:4 IMPACT Evangelism has been running since 1990 and centres around the activities of evangelist and author, Dr Kim Hawtrey (see below 2. About Kim Hawtrey and 3. About Rob Sharp or click here for profiles of Impact student trainees from previous years.)

IMPACT is: cross-denominational reformed evangelical Protestant in outlook working in partnership with local churches specialising in creative and co-operative gospel outreach.

	The vision of IMPACT is to function as a flexible, cutting-edge resource in the great adventure of winning men, women and children to Christ in today's post-Christian, post-modern society.

	"Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience." 2 Cor 5:11
	Missions: Kim regularly speaks at 'bring-a-friend' events at churches, presenting the gospel in a clear and compelling style.
	Equipping: Training workshops conducted by Kim Hawtrey are used to encourage rank-and-file believers in sharing their faith.
	Resources: Books, tracts and similar vehicles for evangelism are distributed.
	Strategic input: IMPACT acts as catalyst in developing innovative approaches to outreach.
	Children: Entertaining presentations for kids by 'Dr Kim' are run in schools, family services, etc.

BOARD: Darren Mitchell (Chair) David Gardner (Treas.) Kim Hawtrey Stephen Wright Catherine Wright Homer Paxton

Darren Mitchell, Chair

			Dr Kim Hawtrey is a well-known Christian speaker and author working with IMPACT Evangelism. He has written several popular books, including First Impression (1994) and The True and Living God (1998). He produced the widely used Christianity: A Pocket Guide and has published many articles in church magazines.
	photo: Heather Jones

Kim is an evangelist who regularly speaks at venues across Sydney and the rest of Australia, and has also addressed audiences in New Zealand, South Africa and Russia. Since founding Impact Evangelism in 1990, Kim has sought to communicate Christ to as many as possible, as often as possible, as well as possible. His aim is to engage today's hearers from a reformed Biblical standpoint, and he regards it as a great privilege to share God's love and see lives changed for eternity. Kim is married to Jenny and they have four daughters, Alison , Gretel, Emma and Beth.

Impact has a new student evangelist for 2003, Rob Sharp (pictured).

Rob is a second year theological student at Moore College. He is an ordination candidate and is married to Cassandra. "I have a passion for evangelism and eventually hope to find myself in parish ministry", says Rob. "I see IMPACT as an opportunity to further develop my gospel preaching skills and to gain wider exposure to various evangelistic strategies." IMPACT is committed to developing the next generaton of evangelists. The trainee program allows an individual to receive intensive mentoring for a 12 month period. Rob is part of a kind of ‘Timothy’ process. In 2 Timothy 2:2 Paul urges his protege to "entrust (the things you have heard me say) to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others". Rob will be doing some speaking engagements and regular feedback.

To book Rob to speak at your church, please call 9982 4092.

	"All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation." 2 Cor 5:18,19