Evangelical Catholics?

To many, the term "evangelical" refers only to cer-tain conservative Protestant groups. But what does the word really mean, and to whom does it actually apply?

In reality, the term "evangelical" is not the exclusive domain of Protestant Christianity, but a part of the rich heritage of all Christians. It is an adjective describing believers from all traditions who...

Love the Scriptures, Have a personal faith in Jesus Christ.

And believe in evangelism.

"Evangelical Christians of all traditions need to join forces to penetrate our age with the gospel," says Keith A. Fournier. In Evangelical Catholics. Fournier urges Christians to act on a common agenda-Christ's Great Commission-to reach our world with the good news of salvation.

"I call for unity among all who believe in Jesus. "If we are to be effective in winning nonbelievers to Christ, we must have room for one another in our hearts and in our mission. I am not advocating a false nondenominationalism which denies distinctives of doctrine or practice. These differences are very real and very important. But there is a world to be won to Jesus. and it is time that all who bear the name 'Christian' get on with the task."