Evangelism
What is Evangelism?
Evangelism is the proclamation of good news. The following passage from the prophet Isaiah illuminates the expansive, wondrous nature of God’s good news:
“How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,
who brings good news,
who announces salvation,
who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” (Isaiah 52:7)
Isaiah is announcing a return to well-being and sanctuary. The good news that accompanies the reign of God is an encounter with peace, wholeness, salvation, and justice. Inclusive of our words and actions, evangelism is a ministry of the body of Christ that increases the likelihood that we are becoming a peculiar people who live like Jesus in our neighborhoods. Therefore, the good news of God’s love is a journey into a new way of life, which leads to becoming fully human.
8 Habits of Evangelism is designed to take you on a deeper journey into faith, the lives of others, justice, hope, and the wonder of God. This book is available as a free download in English, Spanish and Korean. Recorded conference videos and webinars can be found at www.8habits.org.
This resource is designed to teach practical ways of engaging in personal evangelism and a culture of discipleship. This book is available to purchase in English. Curriculum for youth and adults is also available for purchase in English, Spanish and Korean.
In 1991, the 203rd General Assembly adopted a statement representing policy regarding the nature and practice of evangelism in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) This ‘Call to Evangelism in Jesus Christ’s Way’ still speaks with power today. What is crystal clear since its writing is that we can no longer just stay in our churches waiting for people to come to us.
*This digital file is the revised 2016 edition. It is also available to download in Spanish, Korean and Arabic.