Training Pastor-Couples in India. Photo by Bill Young.

Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ Throughout the World

Through its International Evangelism ministry the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeks to work with congregations, organizations, individuals, and overseas partners in proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

Through International Evangelism, Presbyterians are:

• Seeking to spread the good news.
• Responding to areas of the world that are experiencing rapid growth and supporting the growth of existing ministry partnerships around the world.
• Providing Scripture through Bible translation.
• Initiating evangelism among unreached people groups.
• Working with congregations for involvement in our ministry.
• Working with Validated Mission Support Groups

The following meaning of "evangelism" was adopted by the 201st General Assembly (1989): "Evangelism is joyfully sharing the good news of the sovereign love of God and calling all people to repentance, to personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, to active membership in the church, and to obedient service in the world" (Minutes, 1989, Part I, p. 359).

Through modern technology, the world has become a Global Village. However, many people still have not heard the Gospel and a significant number of ethnic groups still do not have a self-sustaining Christian church. PC(USA) partners around the world continue to ask us to join in their evangelism and church development efforts.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20) [NRSV]