The intention of most Christian evangelism is to convert those who do not follow the Christian God to [[Christianity]] for the [[purpose]] of effecting eternal [[salvation]]. Evangelism is done in obedience to the ''Great Commission'', a command from [[Jesus]] to his [[disciples]] to proselytise, according to accounts in the [[New Testament]]. Christians who specialise in evangelism are known as evangelists, whether they are in their [[home]] communities or acting as missionaries in the field. Some [[Christian]] [[traditions]] consider evangelists to be in a leadership position, and they may be found preaching to large meetings, and in governance roles. Christian [[group]]s who actively encourage evangelism are sometimes known as evangelistic. | The intention of most Christian evangelism is to convert those who do not follow the Christian God to [[Christianity]] for the [[purpose]] of effecting eternal [[salvation]]. Evangelism is done in obedience to the ''Great Commission'', a command from [[Jesus]] to his [[disciples]] to proselytise, according to accounts in the [[New Testament]]. Christians who specialise in evangelism are known as evangelists, whether they are in their [[home]] communities or acting as missionaries in the field. Some [[Christian]] [[traditions]] consider evangelists to be in a leadership position, and they may be found preaching to large meetings, and in governance roles. Christian [[group]]s who actively encourage evangelism are sometimes known as evangelistic. |