The
following are guidelines for you to consider when finalizing
a call from the local church.
Be
thoughtful and reply whether you accept or decline the invitation.
If
you accept the invitation, express your personal anticipation
of the meeting. Give expected time of arrival and any details
connected with your coming such as special diets, needs, etc.
Arrive
on time. If a delay is absolutely unavoidable, be certain to
telephone ahead to inform them. Graciously thank your host and/or
hostess for the accommodations provided, and then adjust, trying
not to affect a change.
Be
prepared to go over your plans for the meeting with the pastor.
Be flexible, remembering you are there to have revival and to
meet the needs of people, not to put on a program.
WORSHIP
SONG
EVANGELIST: Start on time. Sing enthusiastically, leading
the choir and congregation with a sense of excitement and anticipation.
Participation and involvement by the people make the service
effective. Limit your conversation to necessary comments, but
be vibrant. Pray that your "specials" will be anointed
by the Holy Spirit and in keeping with the theme of the message.
We are workers together with Christ for revival, not entertainment.
Be sure to leave adequate room in the service for the message
and invitation.
EVANGELIST:
After you are introduced, be ready to move right into the
message God has given you. Your message should be biblically
centered, people-oriented, and spiritually enthusiastic. Pray
for God’s anointing and ask for special wisdom in coming to
a persuasive climax. Remember, it is His message that we need
for revival.
PERSONAL
REVIVAL
Evangelists
themselves need a time of revival and spiritual renewal. Because
of this need, The Evangelist Network hosts the Evangelists’
Gathering each year. The Gathering is a special time of fellowship,
encouragement of God’s call on your life, and ministry to your
heart. Plan to attend the next Evangelists’ Gathering!
MERCHANDISE
Some
evangelists have extended their ministries through writing and/or
recording sermons and songs. These are a blessing to our people.
Please do not oversell or overexpose your merchandise. We are
in revival to lift up Christ and to lead people to a high level
of spiritual vibrancy. Permission should be secured for a display
in the foyer and brief mention of merchandise should be made
once or twice a week.
CANCELLATIONS
Three
parties are involved when canceling a revival - the pastor,
the church board, and the evangelist. Let no one be hurt by
a hasty decision. Be considerate and pray for divine guidance.
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