Evangelist Questions Page

  1. What do you, as an evangelist, who is the member of a local church and accountable to a pastor, expect from...

     

  2. As an evangelist preaching in a church, members of the church will often put money in my hand. How should I handle this?

    You should always inform the pastor when this happens, give him the money and let him do with it as he desires. Remember, the pastor is having to pay expenses for the revival and may need the help. If he gives it back to you, fine, keep it, but never keep any kind of a secret from the pastor. If it is known that someone did give you money, and you did not inform the pastor, then there will be a question of trust in his mind and that is never good for an evangelist.

  3. What do you consider the biggest challenges facing the evangelist today? What are your biggest obstacles?
  4. What you think is an acceptable pay for a weeks revival? Do you expect food or gas allowance?
  5. As a new evangelist I am wondering if there is are any guidelines concerning how long, or short, a sermon should be?

    Shakespeare (Hamlet, 1603) said it best, “Brevity is the soul of wit”. However, the question cannot be answered with one simple quote. There are factors to consider such as church and pastor expectation, purpose of meetings, and goal of the evangelist. As a matter of practice, it is probably better to err on the side of caution and not preach too long. Often, the people you are preaching to are not accustomed to being in church too long and have a short attention span. It is possible to preach past the point of being effective.

  6. How should reimbursement for travel expenses for an evangelist be figured?

    The simplest way is to pay the IRS going rate for mileage. That takes care of all of their travel expenses (fuel, food, and lodging). You can use mileage calculators readily available online. Mileage should be figured from where they actually travel from, to your church location, and does not include side trips etc.

    Another way is to pay actually expenses but this leaves room for misunderstanding. If a pastor chooses this method he should be sure to make it clear to the evangelist what he will actually be paying for.

  7. I feel called to be an evangelist. Why do we not have the one and two month revivals with our evangelist that we used to have?
    The reasons for this are fairly obvious. Though the reasons stated below may weigh on the matter; this does not mean that they are all together valid reasons or pleasing to God. However, they do affect the evangelist.  Also times have changed and these changes in culture affect the church as well.
  8. What recommendations do you have for the beginning evangelist?
  9. Will not have a travel trailer hinder my being able to schedule revival? If so, what are my options?
  10. Do you expect a pastor to spend leisure time with you in such activities as golfing, fishing etc.?
  11. Is it permissible for a single evangelist to date a lady from the church in which he has preached, or is...

     

  12. How important is it for me as an evangelist to retain ties to a local church?

    Evangelist ties to local church.
    Very important! Everyone needs a home church and pastor. It is reassuring to a pastor to know that you are in good standing with, and have ties to, a local church and pastor. An evangelist should stay in touch with his pastor and keep him apprised of what is going on in his ministry. As in any situation, communication is vital to maintaining a good relationship. Your wife and children also need a home church that is a place to which they “belong”, a refuge even. In general, everyone needs a pastor, elder, or mentor to whom we are accountable.

  13. As a single preacher, desiring to become an evangelist, should I be married before applying for a license to preach?

    Not necessarily. It would depend on your age, circumstances, maturity and more importantly, the advice of your pastor. If you evangelize as a single man, it is imperative that you have a strict code of conduct (approved by your pastor) that is never violated, along with accountability to the pastor you are preaching for and your home pastor.

  14. How important is it for me as an evangelist to retain ties to a local church?

    In general, it is vital for an evangelist to have a home church and to maintain ties to a local church pastor. Most pastors, who would invite you to preach, want to know that you submit yourself to pastoral authority. One who has authority must be under authority.

  15. What does the evangelist’s wife expect from the pastor’s wife during the time spent preaching in the local church?

    The pastor's wife needs to remember that the wife of an evangelist is a guest of herself and the church. Common courtesy and thoughtfulness is appreciated. The pastor's wife should communicate with the evangelist wife and let her know how things will go during their time at the church. The pastor's wife should also let the evangelist wife know that she can call, or approach her, if she has any needs are questions.

  16. I am an evangelist. Is it acceptable for me to accept tithe from family members?

    The short answer is that it would not be acceptable for an evangelist to accept "tithe" from a family member, or some other person, as far as that goes. The tithe should go into the storehouse in which that person is spiritually feed and nourished. This question specifically spoke to the "tithe" but it should also be said that the member of a local church should support the church with their offerings as well. Beyond that
    it would be perfectly acceptable for a family member to provide financial support to a family member who is an evangelist.

  17. What are the acceptable methods that should be used in making myself available to pastors for revival? How...
  18. What is the work of an evangelist according to 2 Timothy 4:5?

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  19. As an evangelist, what do you expect from a local pastor during the time you spend at his church? Do you...

     

  20. As an evangelist, how can I make a pastor aware of the fact that fuel costs are high and that I need help in...