L.W.B.I EVANGELISM COURSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

I. The Meaning of Evangelism

Evangelism is the Spirit‑empowered proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ with the purpose of leading souls to repentance, faith, and discipleship. It is not merely communication—it is divine cooperation between God and His people to reconcile humanity to Himself.

Biblical Definition

The word evangelism comes from the Greek euangelion, meaning “good news.” It refers to the act of announcing, declaring, and demonstrating the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again for our justification (Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4).

Evangelism is therefore:

Theological — rooted in God’s redemptive plan from Genesis to Revelation.

Christological — centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Missional — the heartbeat of the Church’s purpose.

Transformational — calling people into new life through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Relational — expressed through love, compassion, and truth.

Evangelism is not manipulation, debate, or recruitment—it is the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18–20). It is God reaching through His people to rescue the lost.

II. The Purpose of Evangelism

Evangelism fulfills the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20). It is the Church’s divine assignment to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey Christ’s commands.

The purpose is to:

Reveal God’s love to the world.

Call sinners to repentance and faith.

Build the Body of Christ.

Advance the Kingdom of God.

Prepare the world for Christ’s return.

Evangelism is the visible expression of God’s invisible heart—it is love in action.

III. The Nature of Evangelism

Evangelism is both a message and a movement:

Message: The gospel—Christ crucified, buried, and risen.

Movement: The Church—empowered by the Spirit to carry that message to every generation.

It involves proclamation, demonstration, and invitation:

Proclamation: Declaring the truth of salvation.

Demonstration: Living the gospel through compassion and holiness.

Invitation: Calling people to respond in faith and repentance.

IV. The Student’s Benefit from the Evangelism Course

1. Spiritual Formation

Students will develop a deeper understanding of God’s heart for the lost. They will learn to see evangelism not as a task, but as a spiritual calling that flows from intimacy with Christ.

2. Biblical Foundation

Students will study Scripture systematically to understand evangelism from Genesis to Revelation. They will learn how evangelism fits into God’s covenant, prophecy, and mission.

3. Ministerial Confidence

Through training, students will gain confidence to share the gospel boldly and effectively. They will learn how to overcome fear, rejection, and spiritual opposition.

4. Practical Skills

Students will be equipped with practical tools for:

Personal evangelism

Public preaching

Digital outreach

Cross‑cultural missions

Crisis and compassion ministry

5. Theological Depth

Students will understand doctrines related to salvation, repentance, grace, and the Holy Spirit’s role in conversion. This depth ensures their ministry remains biblically sound and spiritually powerful.

6. Character Development

Evangelism training shapes character—humility, compassion, integrity, and perseverance. Students will learn that the messenger must reflect the message.

7. Leadership Preparation

Graduates will be prepared to lead evangelistic teams, train others, and build outreach ministries within their churches and communities.

8. Lifelong Mission

Students will leave with a lifelong sense of purpose—to live evangelistically every day, seeing every encounter as an opportunity to share Christ.

V. Ministerial Application

Upon completion, students will be able to:

Preach the gospel with clarity and conviction.

Lead souls to Christ through Spirit‑led conversation and prayer.

Develop evangelistic programs and outreach events.

Train others in evangelism and discipleship.

Serve as ambassadors of reconciliation in their communities.

They will embody the words of Acts 1:8:

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…”