Mission and Evangelism

Question 1

What is mission?

Answer 1

The vocation or calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith.

Question 2

What is a missionary?

Answer 2

A person sent on a religious mission (especially preaching or charitable work).

Question 3

What is evangelism?

Answer 3

The spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

Question 4

What is the alpha course?

Answer 4

• evangelistic course
• help understand basics of christian faith and serves as introduction
• started by anglican priest
  -different denominations now use course in britain and abroad
• opportunity to explore meaning of life
• takes place in people’s homes, universities, work places, and other venues and on church premises
• Millions of people have taken part in this course.

Question 5

What does the Great Commission tell Christians?

Answer 5

• given to disciples to spread the gospel and make disciples of all nations through baptism
• holy spirit gave disciples the gifts and courage needed to carry out great commison
• all christians have duty to spread Gospel
• aim to persuade people to acceot jesus as their saviour - people may do this throough being missionaries or evangelists.