evangelism Archives

Don’t worship justice. Worship a just God

Posted June 1st, 2021

Had he been told in advance about the death and heartache wreaked by the pandemic, the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol and the killings of people of color over the past 15 months, “I’d be tempted to run away, to cower in anxiety and fear,” the Rev. Eugene Cho, president and chief executive officer of Bread for the World, said during a sermon featured in last month’s Festival of Homiletics. “I’m grateful that God, out of God’s goodness and grace, has invited all of us to be leaders in a church that serves through humble servant leadership.”

The ‘theology of evangelism’ my mother taught me

Posted October 14th, 2020

In his online presentation Tuesday, the Rev. Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins welcomed Rethinking Evangelism conference participants into the dining room of his home in southwest Atlanta.

Dipping Deeper: forming lifelong disciples

Posted October 7th, 2020

More than 50 Christian educators, pastors, volunteers and others are taking part in a three-day virtual workshop “Dipping Deeper into the Well of PC(USA) Ministries,” Oct. 5–7. Sessions are focused on the formation of lifelong disciples who are grounded in the Reformed tradition and equipped for the work of evangelism, peacemaking, witnessing and working toward justice and equity for all God’s people.

‘Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words’?

Posted September 17th, 2020

Church leaders, panelists and attendees will explore evangelism at the ‘Rethinking Evangelism’ digital conference taking place on October 12-14.

Churches discern creative approaches and start new traditions

Posted September 3rd, 2020

As a result of the pandemic, churches are prayerfully discerning creative ways to take new approaches to worship, community and evangelism.

Presbyterians invited to dip deeper into the well of PC(USA) ministries

Posted August 27th, 2020

The South Central Region of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (SCRAPCE) is hosting a three-day virtual workshop called “Dipping Deeper Into the Well of PC(USA) Ministries” Oct. 5–7. The workshop, coordinated by Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (APTS), is recommended for Christian educators, pastors, volunteers and anyone else interested in learning about denominational resources available for Christian education and formation in the local church.

Everyday God-Talk explores the joy of dancing

Posted August 4th, 2020

When he first saw the Everyday God-Dance video, the Rev. Dr. Barry Ensign-George, the coordinator of the Office of Theology & Worship, said he loved it.

The Great ‘Co-mission’

Posted July 16th, 2020

Proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel and making known to others the teachings of Jesus has been integral to the church since its earliest days. We may ask, why does the church share its faith in Jesus Christ this way? The simple answer: We do it because Jesus commands us to do it (Matthew 28:19–20).

Virtual reality platform for churches creates ‘unparalleled ground for Christian evangelism’

Posted July 7th, 2020

A new tech-based ministry based in Florida is expanding the Church into virtual reality (VR) with unparalleled potential for Christian evangelism.

PC(USA) Hispanic/Latino-a faith community holds firm to faith in God

Posted June 2nd, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on communities of color across the country. And while black and brown people are adversely affected in times of health and economic crisis because of decades of systemic racism and poverty, they remain resilient in their ability to forge ahead despite structural obstacles.