Bosch's definition of evangelism

David Bosch said that evangelism was one aspect of mission, and defined it thus:

"Evangelism is the proclamation of salvation in Christ to those who do not believe in him, calling them to repentance and conversion, announcing forgiveness of sins, and inviting them to become living members of Christ's earthly community and to begin a life of service to others in the power of the Holy Spirit."

- from Transforming Mission, p. 11.

Brilliant.

Comments

[Dan]

Shoot I thought it was getting them to come to Friday morning basketball. Man, time to rethink my strategy.

[Ben Sternke]

I think that's technically pre-evangelism, but it's still going in the right direction.

In the end, I'll probably get saved someday because I came to Friday morning basketball.