Who Is an Evangelist?

You’ve probably heard of evangelism before, but maybe you’re not very familiar with it. Evangelism is the act of sharing the gospel with others so that they may receive salvation. But, who and what is an evangelist? In this article, we’ll explain the role of an evangelist and the important work they do.

What Is the Work of an Evangelist?

By definition, an evangelist is an individual who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith so that they may be saved. This is often done through public preaching that involves spreading the gospel and calling on others to repent—usually with the help of gospel tracts. However, there’s much more to being an evangelist.

Evangelists are also witnesses to Jesus’s message and carry out his teachings in their everyday life. As we are instructed by Jesus in Mark 16:15-16 — “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

Are There Any Qualifications of An Evangelist?

Generally, there are no specific requirements to become an evangelist. To do the work of an evangelist you’ll need to have strong faith, a good understanding of the Bible, the love of Jesus in your heart, and the willingness to help fellow Children of God achieve salvation.

While becoming an evangelist has no specific requirements, you can obtain an evangelist license to practice your faith in a more official capacity. This usually involves pursuing higher education—like a theology or Christian ministry degree—and then becoming licensed.

In the Bible, there are many mentions of witnessing and calls to evangelize. In fact, “The Four Evangelists” is a term used to refer to the four writers of the gospel (the New Testament): Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These Four Evangelists documented the actions and teachings of Jesus, and worked to spread them throughout the world so that others could understand Jesus’s love as well. This means that Christ Himself is the greatest evangelist of all.

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About GO! Evangelism

We, at GO Evangelism Ministry, Inc., have been supporting gospel ministries across the globe in their mission to spread the Word. Thanks to our tracts, the Gospel is spread every day, in countless parts of the globe, in numerous languages.

At GO Evangelism Ministry, Inc., we have GO! Gospel Tracts that will move anyone into lending their ear to your message. You can develop a highly effective Tract Ministry by including a select choice of tracts in your evangelism efforts. In doing so, you and everyone you touch through your ministry will reap the eternal reward of The Word!