Evangelization

What is evangelization? Despite the images that the word conjures, evangelization is primarily the sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those around us. It is not of forcing conversions, telling how ‘awful’ other faith traditions are, or of even door-to-door visits. It is taking the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19 (“Go, make disciples…”) seriously. We seek to do so when we comfort a grieving friend, give food to the hungry, teach, or provide care to the wounded; when all of it is done in Jesus’ name. It seeks to help the person encounter Jesus Christ. It seeks to remind others of God’s love for them, and our desire that they know and love God.