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Evangelists of Yahweh

Ephesians 4:11–13

“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” (NKJV)

About Ephesians. Ephesians is a letter the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus while he was in prison. Chapters 1–3 tell believers who they are in Christ. Chapters 4–6 show them how to walk it out. In chapter 4, Paul explains that Jesus Himself gave gifts to His Church so it would grow up, stand together, and become like Him.

What is the fivefold ministry?

The fivefold ministry is the five offices Christ gave to lead and equip His Church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Their purpose is not position or title. Their purpose is to equip believers for ministry and build up the body of Christ until it reflects Jesus fully.

Each office is connected to the others. One assignment leads into the next:

  • The evangelist goes out and brings souls in.
  • The teacher grounds them in the Word so they stay.
  • The pastor cares for them, makes sure the Word takes root, and prepares them for the call of God.
  • The prophet confronts sin and calls out what is blocking the church.
  • The apostle builds, lays foundations, and establishes the work.

When all five work together, the Church is healthy, growing, and ready.

The role of the evangelist

“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:15)

The evangelist carries the good news of Jesus to those who have not heard it. The evangelist’s place is out where the people are.

  • Go out. Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
  • Preach Christ. Philip the evangelist went to Samaria and “preached Christ to them” (Acts 8:5; 21:8).
  • Follow the Spirit. The Spirit led Philip from a city revival to one man on a desert road (Acts 8:26–29).
  • Move in power. Signs followed the Word Philip preached, and the city had great joy (Acts 8:6–8; Mark 16:20).
  • Equip the church to share its faith. Every believer is called to “do the work of an evangelist” (2 Timothy 4:5).

Why God called you

God called you because He is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10), and He sends you to do the same.

There is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents (Luke 15:7). Your calling fills heaven with that joy.

Pitfalls and solutions

Every calling has areas where the enemy attacks. These are areas of opportunity, places to grow stronger.

  1. Staying inside the building. Evangelists are not meant to stay within four walls.
    • Solution: Go out. “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in” (Luke 14:23).
  2. Winning souls but not connecting them. A new believer left alone can fall away.
    • Solution: Work with teachers and pastors. Jesus said to make disciples, “teaching them to observe all things” (Matthew 28:19–20).
  3. Chasing crowds over people. Numbers can become the goal.
    • Solution: Remember Philip left a citywide revival for one man (Acts 8:26–27). Every soul matters.
  4. Neglecting your own walk. Paul disciplined himself “lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27).
    • Solution: Keep your private life with God as strong as your public ministry.
  5. Discouragement from rejection. Not everyone will receive the message.
    • Solution: Shake off the dust and keep going (Matthew 10:14). “Let us not grow weary while doing good” (Galatians 6:9).

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Why coaching matters

  • Prayer. One-on-one time where we begin and end in God’s presence.
  • Reflection. We reflect on what God is saying for this season.
  • Clarity. Identify what is missing or blocking your growth.
  • Calling. Go deeper in your calling and understand your assignment.
  • Comfort and exhortation. Be strengthened and encouraged to keep going.
  • Prophetic insight. As the Lord leads, receive a prophetic word.
  • Next steps. Seek God’s direction for your next step.

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