Field Evangelism

 

The objective of the NAD Evangelism Institute is to provide Master of Divinity students with a positive learning experience that will be an encouragement for them to engage in evangelistic ministry, and be a model of evangelism for their ministry. Using a variety of evangelistic methods, the Institute partners with conferences and churches to involve students in outreach to communities throughout the North American Division.

Field schools usually involve students in four weeks of evangelistic experience. This may include preparation, involvement in meetings, and follow-up work. Each year there are opportunities to participate in various types of evangelism including single church meetings, city-wide events, campus ministry, urban ministry, church planting series, and evangelism tailored for specific people-groups. MDiv students who have been a pastor before entering the Seminary and/or have experience with evangelism can take part in a field school that focuses on an area that will provide them with new skills.

Conference leaders and evangelists are encouraged to consider mentoring MDiv students by holding a Field School of Evangelism. Contact us to receive further information.

 

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

Matthew 28:19

Overview

Each year there are field school opportunities to participate in various types of evangelism including single church meetings, city-wide events, campus ministry, urban ministry, church planting series, and evangelism tailored for specific people-groups. Students with previous evangelistic experience can benefit from field schools that focus on specific areas providing new and different skills.

Field schools usually involve students in four weeks of evangelistic experience. This may include preparation, involvement in meetings, and follow-up work.

A field school is so much more than participating in evangelism under the direction of an evangelist. Making friendships, watching the Holy Spirit move, visiting and studying with people who urgently want to know the Bible, sharing baptismal events – all these encounters, and more, will make up your field school experience.

Some field schools provide the opportunity for your spouse and family to attend. Be sure to plan your schedule with this possibility in mind.


Funding

Transportation to and from field schools:
Sponsored students—Travel allowance paid by sponsoring conference
Unsponsored students—Travel allowance paid by NAD Evangelism Institute

Lodging during field schools:
Suitable housing will be provided either in the homes of members or as arranged by the local church or conference.

Meals during field schools:
Meals while attending the field school will be provided by the local church or through per diem amounts given to purchase food.

Transportation during field schools:
Mileage will be paid by the local church or through the evangelism budget.

 



Upcoming Field School Opportunities

 

Summer 2023

Harbor of Hope

Benton Harbor, MI

 

A Wholistic Approach to Urban Evangelism Promoting Peace & Anti-Gun Violence

Coordinator: Pastor Taurus Montgomery

Location: Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Field School Dates:

  • Training intensives: Friday May 19 and Sunday May 21; 8:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
  • Preparation ministry: May 27 – June 3 every day from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Sabbath afternoons for several hours of ministry on June 11, 17, 24 and July 1
  • Actual evangelistic presentations held July 2 – 22 every day from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • In addition, there will also be some visitation required during the evangelistic meetings that would be at arranged times.

 

Term 2

The Grace Place

South Bend, IN

Coordinator: Dr. Hyveth Williams

Location: The Grace Place, 401 S Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601

Field School Dates: June - July 2023

 

Term 3

Ethnan Temple SDA Church

Pittsburg, PA

Coordinator: Pastor Jerome Hurst

Evangelists: Pastor Jerome Hurst & Pastor Claval Hunter

Location: Ethana Temple, 1205 Wood Street, Pittsburg, PA  15221

Field School Dates: July 10 o- August 6, 2023

Series Dates: July 21 - August 5, 2023

 

Long Island Area-wide

Central Islip, NY

Coordinator: Pastor Rodney Grissom

Evangelist: Dr. Andy Manzano

Field School Dates: July 10 - August 13, 2023

Series Dates: July 15 - August 13, 2023

 

Tamarind Avenue SDA Church

Compton, CA

Evangelist/Coordinator: Pastor Justino Jorge

Location: 417 S. Tamarind Ave, Compton, CA  90220

Field School Dates: July 15 - August 5, 2023

 

Fall 2023

Dowagiac SDA Church

Dowagiac, MI

Evangelist/Coordinator: Pastor Tom Shepherd

Location: 410 Hill Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Field School Dates: October 2-30, 2023

 

Magazine Street SDA Church

Louisville, KY

Evangelist/Coordinator: Hasani Tait

Location: Magazine Street SDA Church, 1942 Magazine Street, Louisville, KY 40203

Field School Dates: September 3-30, 2023

 

Paw Paw and Otsego Church District

Paw Paw and Otsego, MI

Evangelist/Coordinator: Pastor Sean Reed

Location: Series at both the Paw Paw and Otsego SDA Churches

Field School Dates: October 2-30, 2023