All itinerant evangelists available on a full-time basis and engaged in a ministry that exists for the purpose of revival in the church and/or salvation of the lost shall be eligible for endorsement.Endorsement certifies that an evangelist is a recognized representative of the: Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists (COSBE), and the North American Mission Board (NAMB).
REQUIREMENTS
A.All evangelists seeking denominational endorsement through the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists (COSBE) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB) must complete the following steps.Steps that must be completed:
Complete the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists Membership application form.
Sign the “Affirmation of Accountability” based on the Lausanne Covenant for Itinerant Evangelists.
Maintain an active membership in COSBE.
Be a member in good standing of a cooperating Southern Baptist Church.
Obtain your Pastor’s Endorsement Letter.
Attach two letters of recommendation from other sources.
Attend an E-School: a course of study offered by the Evangelization Group of the North American Mission Board offered at a retreat at the Southern Baptist Convention, and offered by the Billy Graham Proclamation Evangelism Network (PEN). These classes, offered annually and taught by qualified instructors will provide information about every phase of the evangelist’s ministry
Be interviewed by a mentor who has been approved for denominational endorsement.
Attach a brief, typewritten autobiography which includes your family background, salvation experience, call and commitment to evangelism, and any other significant events marking your walk with the Lord.
Send a current color photograph.
MINISTRY REPORTS
A.Once endorsed: yearly reports to the NAMB Liaison for COSBE. This can be by newsletter, by phone, e-mail or any means available to share something of your ministry. This information will be shared with the Evangelism Committee of the NAMB Board of Trustees. This will allow us to tell your story to our denominational constituency.Although a report cannot tell the whole story, it will serve as a vehicle to validate the ministries of Southern Baptist Vocational Evangelists. Submitting these reports faithfully and promptly will be appreciated.
