Evangelism

Evangelism is the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness. When practiced by Biblical standards/method, it is ‘supposed’ to be an act of persuasion using reason, evidence, scripture and the Holy Spirit to show non believers the Gospel. This is confusing to me, because it would seem today that every Church of every denomination, based on this definition alone, is Evangelist. Every church you go to has their priest, pastor, preacher, what have you. Every sermon…

for churches to capitalize on this innovative technology, using it as a ministry tool for evangelism. While thousands of people use social media daily, yet according to a Lifeway research poll, 40 percent of Protestant churches in America still are not using any social networking tools. Why are churches electing not to use social media for evangelism? Could this disregard for creative and innovative “evangelism” in using social media as a tool for outreach be a missed opportunity to increase…

Evangelism is the spreading of gospel through public preaching and personal witness. We will accomplish the goal of sharing the gospel through Dustin Willis’ Identify, Invest, Invite, and Increase model. All evangelism is entirely subject to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit. All attendees of Campus Church will be highly encouraged to evangelize through their words and actions in every day life. 1. IDENTIFY First, we will identify physical and spiritual needs, especially a need for the…

“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear” (2 Tim 4:3 NIV). How can postmodernists state positively or hold as “true” that there is no absolute truth as someone’s claim (reality) that there is a God? Perhaps this philosophy confuses opinion (as an individual sees things) with a truth. “The hopes that modernity had underscored the…

were born I selected you to be a prophet to the nation.” Therefore we didn’t choose our gifts God had already equipped us with our gift. After exploring the Spiritual Gifts Analysis my results shows that my spiritual gifts are showing mercy and evangelism. I agree that I have the gift of mercy because I am an individual that hurt when others hurt. I am one that is always showing compassion to those individuals that feel that no one else care. I remember going to work and walking in the break…

Sermon on evangelism = Giving the first of our lips - John Piper has this amazing introduction to a sermon he did on Phil 1:27, and it so ably gets to the heart of what I want to explain today, so here it is a south africanization of that o “Have you ever wondered what tales will be told in the age to come? When the Lord Jesus has come, and the judgment is past, and the kingdom is established, and all sin and misery are gone forever, and the world is new, what will we talk about when we gather…

1. Introduction The authors, Dave Earley and Dave Wheeler are employed at Liberty University and Seminary where they equip the next generation of church leaders and planters. Their desire for Evangelism Is… is to equip, empower, and encourage people to share Jesus with passion and confidence through 40 stand-alone articles designed for daily devotional usage. 2. About the Author Author Dave Earley’s ministry focuses on equipping leader and church planters to make an impact upon those whom they…

person needs to receive a spiritual calling from God, have a strong faith, and know the purpose of evangelism. A successful evangelist, an example of Paul, who challenged each member of the body of Christ to “fulfil your ministry” (Abraham J. Jules). Evangelists should have a disposition that respects, honors, and shows love to others. The love and power that controls human being to engage in evangelism, which might come to us directly from the holy place of sanctuary. God is only one who makes…

an educator on the domestic or foreign mission field. Specifically, I wish to serve low-income students on a Native American reservation. In addition, I am currently serving as the Summer Ministry coordinator for the Great Plains Chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship in South Dakota. I pray God continues to call me to service through CEF and allows me to take up full time ministry with them after graduation. • Your involvement in leadership, service and ministry while a student at Taylor.…

immediately make a direct bond between them and the church or organization they represent. Direct interaction with local family and residence create a relationship that no other type of evangelism can mirror, spending physical time and learning about them on a personal level is priceless. Disadvantages to door-to-door evangelism is breaking through the fears of individuals within the church. Members are more cautious of walking into a person’s home they do not know. When doing door-to-door…