Welcome to the Fellowship of Missouri Baptist Evangelists website.

You may ask why have itinerant evangelists?

The New Testament gives us the first century church's endorsement and precedent for the ministry of itinerant evangelism (Ephesians 4:11-16). The evangelist himself testifies to God's call on his life to do the work of an evangelist. An evangelist's experience and expertise gained through many revivals in different situations can be of great help and value to a church.

What benefit can an evangelist offer?

Most evangelists have materials available to help your church prepare for a revival in your church.
Ask them if they have promotional media and preparation packets. How do I schedule an evangelist? Every aspect of the revival should be discussed during the initial contact in an open and up front manner. Discuss the dates you wish to book, travel arrangements, meals, housing, and financial policies. The best way to avoid a misunderstanding is to have a clear understanding from the beginning.

Can our church afford an evangelist?

Most evangelists will come on a love offering basis. This should consist of giving people an opportunityto give in each service throughout the week. It is very helpful to the evangelist if the Pastor will include the following facts before the offering is collected:

• Most evangelists do not receive allowances and benefits that are normally part of a church staff
  member's salary package. They do not receive housing, utilities, health or hospital insurance, retirement program, or travel expense.
• Most evangelists support their families through love offerings.
• Most evangelists are only in 20-30 meetings a year.

The love offering is an expression of love given from the people to the evangelist. It should not be used to pay for revival expenses, publicity and preparation, fellowship meals, lodging, or meals for the evangelist. If the church has more than one evangelist for the week, make sure both parties have a clear understanding at the time of the initial contact how the love offering is to be divided. If your church has a specific financial policy other than a love offering basis, be sure to explain all details during the initial contact with the evangelist.