IT'S SIMPLE... BUT NOT EASY
Evangelism is the communication of the truth of salvation to those who don’t believe. Many in the “post-Christian” west dismiss the gospel as irrelevant to their lives, while in much of the rest of the world Christianity is discarded as unthinkable, and rejected out-of-hand as foreign to traditional religions tied for centuries to national, cultural or ethnic identity.
A FRESH APPROACH
Our approach to evangelism is unusual in that we reach the people who probably would not or could not ever enter a church. We challenge them with the truth in ways that capture their attention and overcome cultural and traditional prejudices.
Music, drama, and mime are excellent instruments to communicate truth, especially in areas where language is a barrier. These art forms communicate the message while catching a person’s curiosity and engaging both his mind and heart. Art has an international appeal. Our musicians perform to eager and receptive audiences. People become open to discussing heart issues relating to truth and the meaning of life.
DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE
Our love for God demands our best, and doing our best underscores our dedication to our faith. Excellence lends credibility to the messenger and commands the attention of those we are seeking to reach. Communicating with clarity and skill is a consistent testimony to the truth of the message. However, no art of man can save anyone. The gospel is the power of salvation, but people must first hear it before they can believe.
GOOD NEWS?
Sadly, for many people in the world, the gospel is neither good nor news. Anything that hints of Christianity is usually greeted with either apathy or animosity. “They walk,” as Paul said, “in the futility of their minds, being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them…” God’s word is light, but how do we get them to see it?
PROCLAIM! SURPRISES WITH THE GOSPEL
Ironically, talking about religion may draw anger, but singing about God may well draw applause. For many people, speaking about God is viewed as antagonistic but singing about God is artistic.
Through artistic communication we take the light of God’s truth and reflect it at different angles. This provides a new perspective and delights darkened hearts with the joy and hope of the gospel. People are often amazed that Christ is proclaimed publicly in city squares and marketplaces -- maybe astounding today, but an idea used by the first missionary, Paul.
INTERNATIONAL PROCLAMATION!
Since the beginning of Proclaim International in the year 2000 we have worked on 5 continents and have a special emphasis on Europe, the Balkans, North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Working with mission agencies and national churches and adapting our ministry to meet the needs of each area, our projects range from small local and citywide outreaches to large regional campaigns. Short-termers from many countries have served on our evangelistic teams reaching tens of thousands through public events and many more through televised concerts.
We have also placed Proclaim missionaries in residence in several of the countries where we minister. These missionaries have ongoing local ministries involving creative evangelism, church planting, training and discipling.
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