Evangelism Team Interest Form
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Evangelism Teams
Ch 6 – Common Challenges and How to Handle Them
Chapter 6 — Staying Healthy and Getting Unstuck Every ministry hits hard moments. An evangelism team is no different. What separates teams that endure from teams that quietly disappear is not the absence of difficulty. It is knowing how to respond when difficulty comes. The scenarios below are common. If… Read more »
Evangelism Team Discussion Guides
Ten Mistakes We Make in Evangelism Fr. Peter Gillquist offers a practical examination of common obstacles to Orthodox evangelism, from weak biblical knowledge and parish invisibility to language barriers, poor visitor experiences, and a lack of preparation for sharing the faith. Listen (1:00:11) Discussion Questions: Fr. Peter begins with a… Read more »
Register Your Evangelism Team
Register Your Team Please register your team so we know your parish has formed an evangelism team. This allows us to stay connected, check in from time to time, and provide updated resources, ideas, and support as they become available. Our hope is to encourage your parish and help strengthen… Read more »
Ch 1 – Obstacles to Starting an Evangelism Team
Chapter 5 — Obstacles to Starting an Evangelism Team Nearly every parish that considers starting an evangelism team faces similar concerns. These obstacles are real, but they should not become permanent reasons for inaction. “We’re Not Ready” No parish ever feels fully prepared. Readiness rarely comes before action. More often… Read more »
Ch 5 – The Two Phases of an Evangelism Team
Chapter 4 — The Two Phases of an Evangelism Team Most teams want to move immediately into projects and visible activity. That desire is understandable. But lasting fruit usually comes when a strong foundation is laid first. For that reason, it helps to think of an evangelism team’s life in… Read more »
Ch 4 – How to Conduct Your Meetings
Chapter 3 — How to Conduct Your Meetings What a Monthly Meeting Looks Like Meet once a month if possible. If that is not realistic, meet as often as you can. What matters most is consistency. Choose a regular day and time so members can plan ahead and build the… Read more »
Ch 2 – Principles of an Evangelism Team
Chapter 1 — Principles of an Evangelism Team A Small Group With a Simple Purpose An evangelism team is a small group of parishioners committed to sharing the Orthodox faith and cultivating a missionary spirit within parish life. That is the whole idea. Most teams consist of two to eight… Read more »