| The Assemblies of God (AG) has experienced a growing problem over the last twenty-eight years in the steep decline of its itinerant ministers. If this trend continues, the AG will no longer have any evangelists in another twenty-one years. Sixty-one percent of current AG evangelists are age fifty and older, while only five percent claim an age of twenty to twenty-nine. This project verified the problem through statistical data and provided viable options for the AG Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with scriptural support, strategic plans and survey feedback from AG evangelists and students.;The project found that culture, immigration, and generational trends were affecting ministry methods---and adversely affecting evangelists who were unable to adapt. Fewer weekly services, holistic ministry, and relevance to life issues mark current ministry styles. The project confirmed the need for AG evangelists training and also revealed the need for reimagining new roles for evangelists: teacher and discipler, story-teller and apologist, counselor and healer, staff evangelist and missional evangelist.;This project confirmed the need for missional evangelists who are supported and trained to effectively help smaller churches. They understand the value of demographics and realize the impact of culture and immigration upon the church. These evangelists are trained in oratory and teaching skills---equipping leaders and laity for evangelism. Fiscal support will alleviate financial hindrances for both smaller churches needing evangelistic ministry and missional evangelists---allowing exponential propagation of the gospel. |
