Contents: 3 DVD discs, 1 information booklet All files (including optional Written Lessons) also available on thumb drive These 6 courses from the St Paul Online School of Evangelization introduce the fundamentals of evangelization. Topics include the basic meaning and methods of evangelization, identifying the kerygma or gospel, how to give personal testimony, basic conversational strategies, the spiritual life of the evangelist, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the work of evangelization. All videos: 3½ hrs (approx.) All practical activities: 8¼ hrs (approx.) Course 1 — Evangelization: The Basics Presented by Dr. Mary Healy of Sacred Heart Major Seminary (Detroit) Evangelization means “to proclaim the good news.” The good news is that God genuinely and passionately desires the salvation of sinners. … Videos: 18 mins 17 secs. Practical activities: 15 mins (approx.) Course 2 — Introduction to the Kerygma Presented by Peter Herbeck of Renewal Ministries Everyone longs for God, and the gospel of Jesus Christ answers that longing by showing us the way to Him. Kerygma means “preaching,” and is equivalent to the gospel message itself, which should be preached with joy and conviction. … Videos: 38 mins 16 secs. Practical activities: 1½ hrs (approx.) Course 3 — Introduction to Christian Testimony Presented by Joe Philip of Encounter Ministries Stories are powerful! A personal testimony is a story of conversion to Jesus and His church, shared with another person for his spiritual benefit. … Videos: 18 mins 23 secs. Practical activities: 1½ hrs (approx.) Course 4 — Basic Evangelization Strategies Presented by Patrick Brennan of Saint Paul Street Evangelization It’s very common to be afraid of sharing our faith with others. But with the help of the Holy Spirit, such fear can be overcome. In the work of evangelization, conversation is central. … Videos: 47 mins. Practical activities: 1½ hrs (approx.) Course 5 — Introduction to the Spiritual Life of the Evangelist Presented by Beth Schuele of Saint Paul Street Evangelization If we want to be faithful, effective evangelists, we need to have a strong spiritual life. First, this means that we have to pray daily. Prayer is to the soul, what air is to the lungs. … Videos: 53 mins 06 secs. Practical activities: 2½ hrs (approx.) Course 6 — Introduction to a New Pentecost Presented by Pete Burak of id/Intentional Disciples Because of the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, we have access to the life and power of God, the Holy Spirit. On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit first came upon the Church, and equipped her for the work of evangelization. … Videos: 33 mins 19 secs. Practical activities: 1½ hrs (approx.)
