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zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
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Evangelism is the preaching of the Christianity Christian Gospel, or by extension any other form of preaching or proselytizing.The word ''evangelist'' comes from the Koine Greek word !εὐάγ γελ&omicr on;ς? ("eu-angelos"), meaning ''bringer of good news''. The Koine expression for ''good news'', !εὐάγ γελι ον? ("eu-angelion") is used to refer to the four Gospels in the New Testament; and thus ''the Evangelists'' are also the authors of the four Gospels -- traditionally known as Matthew the EvangelistMatthew, Mark the EvangelistMark, Luke the EvangelistLuke, and John the EvangelistJohn.
Evangelists - For many groups, a church planter is called an ''evangelist''. Sometimes, the regular minister of a church is called an ''evangelist'' in a way that other groups would typically use the term ''pastor''. Among these groups is the Church of Christ and organizations such as The Foundation for Evangelism. The evangelicalismevangelical movement in Protestant Christianity encompasses denominations and parachurch organizations such as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association which, among other characteristics, focus on evangelism and the drawing-in of new converts. In common parlance, the title of evangelist is most easily associated with those who lead large meetings like those of Billy Graham, possibly in tents or existing church buildings, or those who address the public in Open Air Preachingstreet corner preaching, which targets listeners who happen to pass nearby on the street.
Evangelical sociological modeling - Some evangelical groups plan their conversion strategies using extremely precise sociological modelling of the world's entire population. The Joshua Project divides the world's population into ethnic/religious groups which it terms ''people groups''. As of October 5, 2005, it estimated a total of about 16,000 ''people groups'', of which 6,900 were considered ''unreached'' (not converted), and that the total number of people in these ''unreached people groups'' is about 2.5 billion. joshuaproject.netThe group publishes data for all 16,000 of these groups concerning the degree to which a ''people group'' is considered to be converted to one of the major world religions. Its modelling includes a parameter called the Joshua Project Progress Scale, which combines different parameters, including, e.g. the percentages of people considered ''evangelical'' or ''adherent'' to a religion, and parameters estimated by people studying evangelism, such as the ''Johnstone Church Planting Indicator (CPI)'' and the ''IMB-SBC World Evangelization Status Indicator''. The scale varies from 1.0 for the least converted people groups to 4.2 for the most converted. joshuaproject.netThis data is made available for evangelical groups around the world, such as ''Pilgrim Mission'' in Poland, to plan their evangelising priorities. pielgrzym.net
Biblical quotes - A more strict biblical definition of evangelist would equate to a missionary: Ac 21:8 King James Version(KJV) And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and cum unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. 2Ti 4:5 King James Version(KJV) But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Non-traditional uses - By metaphorical extension, evangelism may also refer to any form of recruitment or spreading-the-word for a group or movement seen as ideological or committed: hence, for instance, ''open source evangelism.''In the context of commerce commercial enterprises which develop or foster a cult following and religious-like fanaticism, the term evangelist can become an unofficial or even an official role/title. This usage was pioneered by Guy Kawasaki in Apple Computer's marketing of the Apple Macintosh (see Apple evangelist) and later amplified and codified by Ben McConnell and Jackie Huba with their book, "Creating Customer Evangelists."
See also - Evangelical Movement of WalesEvangelicalismGreat CommissionInternet evangelistMissionaryMissionsTelevangelismThe Foundation for Evangelism''Missionary Dating'', a liberal take on evangelism in pop cultureDawah, a similar category in IslamCategory:Christian missionsCategory:Christian interfaith and secular relations
External links - soulreachnow.com, - the ministry of Tom Elie - an evangelism and resources to world religions guide Website. livingwaters.com - LivingWaters.com, the ministry of Ray Comfort - an evangelism resources Website. !evangelismencyclopedia.org - EvangelismEncyclopedia.org, - a wiki devoted to Biblical Evangelism. e-vangelist.true.ws - e-vangelist website for online !evangelismde:Evangelisationfr: Évangélisationnl:Evangelisat iept:Evangelização
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Websites
Mobile Inner City Ministry - Mobile Inner City Church of Christ
Inner City Ministry of Mobile, Alabama exists to bring the Gospel of Christ to inner city families by involving churches of Christ in that mission. The goal of this ministry is to build a church of Christ that serves the spiritual needs of those living in the inner city of Mobile, Alabama.
http://www.fools4christ.com/
Global Recordings Network
GRN records Bible stories in thousands of languages, to enable everyone to hear the goos news of Jesus Christ in their own language
http://globalrecordings.net
TransformingChurch.com
A movement is growing in this country to bring the twenty-first century church back to its first century roots. New models of ministry are emerging to create an ancient/modern church. Discipleship is replacing membership, and gift-based ministry teams are replacing committees. TransformingChurch.com is a part of that movement.
http://www.transformingchurch.com/
Oxford Inter-Collegiate Christian Union
A united student community to witness for Christ
http://www.oiccu.org/
Adventures In Missions : Short Term Mission Trips
Short term missions trips for youth, college students and adults emphasizing evangelism and discipleship on christian mission trips to US, Mexico and International sites.
http://www.adventures.org
Revival-USA
A Kingdom-minded, Christ-centered, Bible based mission to the highways and hedges of the USA. Specifically we go to major community events, major league and college football, basketball and baseball games, festivals, concerts and the Olympics and World Cup to preach Christ (Phil. 1:18).
http://www.revival-usa.org/
The Reinhard Bonnke School of Fire - Training for Effective Evangelism
Since the year 2000, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke has led over 40 million souls to Christ. His proven soul-winning techniques are now available to you in eight easy and affordable lessons.
http://www.schooloffire.com/
eSundaySchool.com
Excellent resources on prayer and other religious themes.
http://www.esundayschool.com/
I Didn't Belong - Christian Book Biography
An amazing life story of a man of Romany decent, and how he found GOD. This is a must have for people with outreach ministries.
http://www.ididntbelong.co.uk/
Servant of the Lord: Online!
Central Virginia's Premier Christian Online Service
http://www.sotl.org/
Waterloo Road Baptist Church
A Southern Baptist Church in Edmond, Oklahoma leading happy, healthy people to serve Christ through worship, reaching, teaching, ministry, and fellowship.
http://www.waterlooroad.org/
DrDino.com - Creation Science Evangelism
Lively creation site that highlights Dr. Hovind's offer of a $250,000.00 award to anyone who presents credible proof of evolution. Pictures of 20th-century dinosaurs and other evidences supporting biblical creation.
http://www.drdino.com/
Evangelism Toolbox
Multilingual database of resources to help you share your faith in Christ. Offered by top evangelical organizations.
http://www.evangelismtoolbox.com/
Gospel Communications Network
More than 150 Christian groups working together to evangelize and build up the body of believers online. Including Youth for Christ, Back to the Bible, International Bible Society.
http://www.gospelcom.net/
Brigada Missions Networking
Lists opportunities to network and establish contact with others by field of interest.
http://www.brigada.org/
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