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.

Details are available from the Diocesan Missioner, Canon Tony Macpherson The Vicarage, Millfield Road, Wakefield WF4 5DU.
01924 275274.

Diocesan Evangelists:

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