December 03, 2025

Future Church Series – Episode 4: Making Evangelism Visible

21 minutes

The Rainers continue the 6-part series called “The Future Church.” Over the next episodes, we’ll explore how the landscape of ministry is changing—and how leaders can prepare with wisdom, courage, and hope.

Thom and Jess discuss how churches are making evangelism more than a slogan or a sermon topic—how to make it visible, tangible, and celebrated in the life of the congregation. Most believers genuinely want to share their faith, but they often need reminders, encouragement, and creative ways to stay focused on the mission. In this episode, Thom and Jess offer four practical ideas any church can implement to highlight the importance of evangelism every week.

Resources:

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Upward Sports

Future Church Series – Episode 1: The Microchurch

Future Church Series – Episode 2: The Economics of the Future Church

Future Church Series – Episode 3: Trends in Evangelism in the Local Church

Future Church Series – Episode 5: The Rise of Four New Co-Vocational Church Staff

Future Church Series – Episode 6: What Is the Size of the Typical Church in the Future?

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