Certificate in Evangelism

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Course Structure

1. Introduction to Evangelism

   • Definition and purpose of evangelism

   • The Biblical mandate for evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8)

   • Historical overview of evangelism

   • The role of evangelism in the modern church

2. Theological Foundations of Evangelism

   • Understanding salvation: Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification

   • The role of grace in evangelism

   • The work of the Holy Spirit in evangelism

   • Biblical examples of evangelistic efforts (e.g., Apostle Paul, early Church)

3. Evangelism in the New Testament

   • The Great Commission: Understanding its implications

   • Jesus’ approach to evangelism

   • Evangelistic preaching in the Acts of the Apostles

   • Evangelistic strategies in the early Church

4. Practical Evangelism Methods

   • One-on-one evangelism techniques

   • Evangelism in public spaces (street preaching, open-air evangelism)

   • Utilizing digital and social media platforms for evangelism

   • Creative evangelism (drama, arts, music)

   • Evangelistic events and outreach programs

5. Cultural Sensitivity and Contextual Evangelism

   • Understanding diverse cultural contexts for evangelism

   • Approaches to evangelism in urban vs. rural settings

   • Overcoming cultural barriers to sharing the Gospel

   • Respecting beliefs while sharing the Christian message

6. Discipleship: Following up on Evangelistic Efforts

   • The importance of discipleship in evangelism

   • Structuring effective follow-up programs

   • Mentorship and accountability in new believers

   • Building sustainable faith communities

7. Evangelism and Apologetics

   • Basic principles of Christian apologetics

   • Responding to common objections to the Gospel

   • Engaging with skeptics and non-believers

   • Apologetic methods for strengthening faith and sharing the message

8. Ethics and Integrity in Evangelism

   • Evangelism with honesty and transparency

   • Avoiding manipulation in evangelistic efforts

   • Ethical dilemmas in evangelism

   • Balancing love and truth in evangelistic outreach

9. Personal Evangelistic Lifestyle

   • Cultivating a lifestyle of evangelism

   • Sharing your personal testimony effectively

   • The role of prayer and spiritual preparation in evangelism

   • Evangelism as a natural outflow of Christian living

10. Evangelism Leadership and Teamwork

• Leading evangelistic teams

• Working collaboratively in outreach

• Building and maintaining momentum in evangelism ministries

• Developing a vision for long-term evangelistic work

Course Details

• Duration: 6 months 

• Format: Online, in-person, or hybrid

• Assessments: Essays, case studies, practical projects, fieldwork, Oral

• Application intake: September/January

• Tuition Fee: Free 

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