History of Evangelism

Discover the Secrets of the Great Evangelists

On street corners, in marketplaces, under tents, in churches, in sports arenas, and on dust-covered fields, evangelists have gathered crowds to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ. Across the centuries, mighty men and women of God have proclaimed the Gospel and invited people to repent of their sins and put their faith in Jesus. In response, multiplied millions of people have decided to follow Christ.

The History of Evangelism explores the fascinating story of how God has used evangelists throughout church history to spread the Gospel and advance the Great Commission.

Mass evangelism is not a new innovation. Throughout history, the public proclamation of the Gospel has played an important role in great moves of God. From the evangelism of the early Church to open-air preaching, revival meetings, tent crusades, citywide campaigns, stadium events, and modern Gospel festivals, evangelists have continually found ways to take the message of Jesus to the masses.

In this course, you will discover the vital role of the evangelist in the Body of Christ and examine how evangelistic methods have developed over the centuries. You will explore important questions such as: How has God used evangelists throughout history? How have evangelists served the local church? Where did the altar call come from? How did the prayer of salvation develop? How did praying for the sick become an important part of Spirit-empowered evangelism? What can today’s evangelists learn from those who have gone before us?

You will meet passionate soul winners whose ministries impacted cities, nations, and generations. Their stories will inspire you, their successes will challenge you, and even their mistakes can teach you valuable lessons about fulfilling the Great Commission today.

Why Should You Take This Course?

Studying the history of evangelism gives us an opportunity to learn from generations of men and women who dedicated their lives to reaching the lost.

You will discover that God has used many different personalities, methods, strategies, and styles to spread the Gospel. This should encourage you because God can use you too.

You will learn from evangelists who pioneered new methods for reaching people. You will discover principles that contributed to successful evangelistic movements and lessons that can help you avoid mistakes. Most importantly, you will see how ordinary people, empowered by the Holy Spirit and consumed with a passion for souls, have made an extraordinary impact for God’s Kingdom.

This course will also help you understand the historical and theological foundations for mass evangelism. By examining evangelism throughout church history, you will discover historical precedents for gathering large crowds, preaching a clear Gospel message, calling people to make a decision for Christ, praying for the sick, and working with local churches to disciple new believers.

If you are an evangelist, a pastor who wants to understand evangelism, a missionary taking the Gospel to the nations, a ministry student preparing for your calling, or simply a believer passionate about leading people to Jesus, The History of Evangelism is for you.

Come discover how God has used evangelists throughout history, learn from those who have gone before us, and be inspired to write the next chapter in the history of evangelism by taking the Gospel to your generation.