Evangelism

The root of this word is derived from the Greek word euangelion which is translated both as gospel and as good news.

Evangelism refers to the action of spreading the good news and the content of the good news that is spread. Evangelism, in a nutshell, is telling people that they have offended a Holy God and stand before Him as condemned sinners. However, the good news is that Jesus died to reconcile condemned sinners to God.

Outreach

The word outreach is not in the Bible but the concept is a major theme throughout the Bible.

Outreach assumes action; it is the act of reaching out. Particularly at Christ Covenant, it is bringing our people and resources into the community:

  • To help meet the needs of the people in the community.
  • To make people aware of our existence in the community and provide an opportunity for the community to learn about our church.
  • To provide people an opportunity to see believers work for the good of the community.

How Outreach and Evangelism work in Tandem: 

Outreach allows unbelievers to experience the love of Jesus through believers. However, we can only share the good news with our words. Salvation does not occur by our actions alone but people responding to the message that changes hearts.

Therefore, the vision of outreach and evangelism is to help aid our body, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to intentionally avail themselves (time, talent, and treasure) to love others and take steps of faith to serve our community and present the gospel to unbelievers.

How Outreach and Evangelism work in Tandem: 

Outreach allows unbelievers to experience the love of Jesus through believers. However, we can only share the good news with our words. Salvation does not occur by our actions alone but people responding to the message that changes hearts.

Therefore, the vision of outreach and evangelism is to help aid our body, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to intentionally avail themselves (time, talent, and treasure) to love others and take steps of faith to serve our community and present the gospel to unbelievers.