Christianity Practices: Mission, Evangelism & Growth

Question 1

Mission

Answer 1

Calling of a religious organisation to go out into the world and spread faith.

Question 2

Evangelism

Answer 2

Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness

Question 3

Proselytize

Answer 3

To attempt to convert someone from one religion to another

Question 4

Why do Christians evangelise?

Answer 4

• The great commission (Jesus’ last words before the ascension)
• Jesus to his disciples (you will fish for people)

Question 5

What is Alpha Course?

Answer 5

• An evangelistic course aimed at spreading Christianity
• Run by local churches, it aims at reaching a younger generation by running welcoming conversation sessions and talks
• Evangelistic and ecumenical course aimed at a more modern audience

Question 6

What is messy church?

Answer 6

• a form of church aimed mainly at children
• Involves creative sessions based around Christian beliefs as well as prayer and a sit down meal
• Aim to get people, of all ages but mainly children, into the religion