Visitation Evangelism in American Churches

Authors

A. Karl Boehmke, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

8-1-1957

Document Type

Article

Keywords

revival, visitation evangelism, protestant, sociological

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Thirty-five years ago the term "visitation evangelism” had, in all probability, never been spoken. Today it is in common usage in nearly every major Protestant church body in America. The method of visitation evangelism is widely employed throughout the country. Some enthusiastic advocates anticipate its use in every city, village, and hamlet. With voice seldom raised and with methods far from spectacular, visitation evangelism has been instrumental in gathering large numbers of members into Protestant churches. It is estimated that in the past five years three million men and women have been trained in visitation evangelism. In large measure this work accounts for the rapid growth of the churches in America in recent years.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Boehmke, A. Karl (1957) "Visitation Evangelism in American Churches," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 28, Article 41.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol28/iss1/41