Address adult Blacks who are older as Mr., Mrs. Or Miss, which can be used of an elderly lady. Ask permission to use a first name of an older person, and then it doesn t hurt to say, Miss Reba. If you take a child to a fast food restaurant, etc., make sure that the parent gives permission, and that there are at least two disciplers and kids present, if possible. Make discipleship the objective. This means returning to visit.
Honest friendship is craved, particularly in the projects, where distrust of neighbors is common.
Ask God for a discerning spirit to identify those with whom to develop a deeper relationship. Try to identify needs that you believe God would have you try to meet in the disciple s life. Getting the disciple into a church is crucial and my experience is that this is very difficult to start or sustain. Identify evangelical churches in the area and point them out, or bring them to your church. Black churches may not appreciate your simply handing them a list of people for them to contact.