An evangelist should ____ on what God is doing in the local church.

• A. ignore
• B. focus
• C. comment
• D. redirect

Answer: (B)

An evangelist should focus on what God is doing in the local church, because it keeps outreach in step with the Spirit’s activity and supports the church’s overall mission. When the evangelist tunes in to the ongoing work among believers—growth, healing, gospel-centered teaching, and testimonies of grace—they can shape outreach that amplifies that work rather than duplicating efforts or pursuing a separate agenda. This posture helps unify the church’s life with its witness, ensuring evangelistic efforts flow from real change God is already bringing about within the congregation.

Ignoring that reality would detach outreach from the Spirit’s present activity and risk preaching or programs that aren’t timely or pastorally aligned. Simply commenting on what’s happening without a clear commitment to follow and reinforce God’s work can be helpful, but it won’t be as effective as actively aligning outreach with the Spirit’s movement. Redirecting—trying to steer attention away from where God is working—can sow confusion or resistance and undermine trust between the evangelist and the local church.