Jess and Thom begin with a simple observation: most churches still believe in evangelism—but far fewer are organized around it the way they once were. Programs that were once central have faded, and new approaches have emerged, often without the same clarity or consistency. In this episode, Jess and Thom look at how evangelism ministries have shifted over the past three decades—and what those changes mean for churches that want to reach people effectively today. Evangelism has shifted from structured programs to informal, decentralized efforts. Personal invitation has increasingly replaced cold-contact outreach methods. Churches have moved from proclamation-focused approaches to relationship-driven strategies. Evangelism is now more integrated into the overall church culture rather than a standalone ministry. Many churches have lost intentional evangelistic focus—and must now be more deliberate to regain it. Resources: Wesley Biblical Seminary, Master of Ministry Church Answers University Church Equip The Hope Initiative “Don’t Give Up: Trusting God with Your Wandering Loved Ones” by Chuck Lawless (affiliate link) Church Answers Central FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights Episode Sponsor: Ready to take the next step in your ministry calling but don’t want to spend the next five years in school? At Wesley Biblical Seminary, we’re excited about our new Master of Ministry, a 37-credit-hour graduate degree for pastors and Christian leaders that provides a solid foundation in biblical and theological studies and can be completed in as little as two years. You’ll strengthen your ability to study the Bible, improve your preaching, teaching, and leadership skills, and learn to think theologically. What’s great about this degree program is, if you like what you’re learning and decide to pursue the more comprehensive Master of Divinity degree, all your courses in the Master of Ministry will transfer up. Classes are affordable and offered live online—so you get the benefit of real interaction with your professors and classmates, while still enjoying the flexibility of working from home on your own schedule. Learn more and apply today at wbs.edu/mm. Want to save even more time and money? Right now, you can get nine hours of credit towards the Master of Ministry for any Church Answers University certificate program that you complete—a savings of $4,500. Learn more at wbs.edu/cau. The post How Evangelism Ministries Have Changed in Churches in 30 Years appeared first on Church Answers.