Evangelism 101 [Part 4]

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his series on evangelism by exploring how Christ trained His disciples to share the Gospel and fulfill the Great Commission. He discusses the importance of teamwork in evangelism, the role of preparation and reliance on God’s providence, and the necessity of engaging every city and community without fear or prejudice. Fr. Matthias emphasizes that evangelism is a cooperative work with the Holy Spirit and highlights practical instructions Jesus gave to the apostles, such as traveling light, avoiding distractions, and meeting the needs of people both spiritually and physically. He also addresses the reality of rejection in evangelism while encouraging persistence and faith in God’s plan. Drawing from Scripture and historical examples, Fr. Matthias challenges listeners to embrace their role in the mission of the church, recognizing that the harvest is great but the laborers are few. He encourages sharing faith authentically and proactively, trusting God to work through the effort.