Wakefield Diocese - Diocesan evangelists

A recognised and authorised ministry of evangelism within Wakefield Diocese.

Those with the specific gift and calling of evangelist may be recognized, trained and authorized for the ministry of a Diocesan Evangelist. Their ministry may be used in their local area, or across the Wakefield diocese.

Before a person can be recognized as a Diocesan Evangelist they will need:

To have a proven track record of God using them in evangelism in deed and in word beyond the boundaries of their local parish networks.
A willingness for their ministry to be available throughout the diocese.
To have been recommended for consideration as potential Diocesan Evangelist by a member of the Evangelism Group, or a member of the Bishops Council, or their parish priest (in the case of lay people) or their Rural Dean (in the case of clergy).
To be willing to be interviewed about their vocation and calling, and be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of their evangelistic ministry.

To be able to demonstrate:

a spiritual life founded upon a real experience of Christ;
a regular spiritual discipline and study of the scriptures;
an enthusiasm for passing on the good news to others;
a love and respect for people; a rootedness in a local church;
a willingness to work with others under leadership;
an understanding of how the gospel relates to their own context at work and at home, and the ethical issues that arise;
a warm and relaxed personality with a sense of humour;
a flexibility of approach to different people and situations;
a understanding of failure in themselves and others.

Click here to download an outline ministry profile/job description for Diocesan Evangelists in Wakefield Diocese (pdf 54kb).

Tony Macpherson