evangelism
noun
evan·ge·lism
i-ˈvan-jə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: the winning or revival of personal commitments to Christ
2
: militant or crusading zeal
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Church members would pass them out surreptitiously for evangelism to prospective Iranian converts.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Anglicanism expanded steadily through evangelism, education, and medical missions across southern Nigeria and western Africa.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The Wall Street Journal scoop also detailed how AI evangelism from the top was trickling into every corner of the workforce, with performance reviews now evaluating how employees use AI tools.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
Bishop Michael Martin of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte this month unveiled his vision for the church with an emphasis on evangelism.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Anglicanism expanded steadily through evangelism, education, and medical missions across southern Nigeria and western Africa.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The Wall Street Journal scoop also detailed how AI evangelism from the top was trickling into every corner of the workforce, with performance reviews now evaluating how employees use AI tools.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
Bishop Michael Martin of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte this month unveiled his vision for the church with an emphasis on evangelism.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
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evangelism
noun
evan·ge·lism
i-ˈvan-jə-ˌliz-əm
: the winning or reawakening of personal commitments to Jesus
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