Ministry is demonstrating God's love to others by meeting their needs and healing their hurts in the name of Jesus. This purpose we call evangelism. The church exists to communicate God's Word. We are ambassadors for Christ, and our mission is to evangelize the world. It is every Christian's responsibility to share the Good News wherever we go.
Evangelism is more than a responsibility, it is our great privilege.
We are invited to be a part of bringing people into God's eternal family. At first glance you might wonder why the Great Commission gives the same prominence to the simple act of baptism as it does to the great tasks of evangelism and edification. As Christians we're called to belong, not just believe. Baptism is not only a symbol of salvation, it is a symbol of fellowship. It not only symbolizes our new life in Christ, it visualizes a person's incorporation into the body of Christ.