Pastor’s Checklist for Selecting an Evangelist 1. What is the purpose of the upcoming ministry event? Evangelism (Acts 8)? Equipping (Ephesians 4:11–16)? Both? 2. Will the evangelist fit the purposes of this crusade? 3. Is the evangelist known as a solid Bible preacher (Acts 8:9–12; Ephesians 4:11,12)? 4. Will the evangelist equip believers for the evangelization of the lost (Ephesians 4:11–16)? 5. Does the evangelist conduct himself or herself as a Christian ambassador (Luke 10:1)? 6. Does the evangelist live by faith for all financial needs (Luke 10:4–8)? 7. Is the local church prepared to meet the evangelist’s travel needs and provide an adequate honorarium (Luke 10:7)? 8. Do supernatural signs follow the evangelist’s message (Luke 10:17–19; Acts 8:6–8)? 9. Is the itinerant preacher accountable to fellow ministers (Luke 10:1; Acts 8:13–24)? 10. Does the evangelist refrain from engaging in sensationalism to attract crowds (Acts 8:9–12)? 11. Is the evangelist led by the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:26–28)? 12. Is the evangelist ethical in all areas of ministry (Acts 8; Ephesians 4:14)? 13. Is the evangelist submissive to authority (Luke 10:1,18,19)? 14. Does my ministry as pastor complement the work of the evangelist (2 Timothy 4:5)? 15. Does the evangelist focus on exalting Christ (Acts 8:12)? 16. Is the evangelist a personal soul winner (Acts 8:26–40)?