Apostle vs. Evangelist — What's the Difference?

One of the original 12 followers chosen by Jesus to preach his teachings.

Not limited to a specific era, evangelists continue to proliferate the faith.

A title indicating a special status and authority in early Christianity.

A preacher of the gospel, focusing on converting others to Christianity.

Someone sent on a mission with a specific purpose by Jesus.

Someone who writes or speaks fervently about Christian faith.

Foundational figures in establishing the Christian church.

A bearer of good news, especially the teachings of Christ.

A messenger and ambassador for Christianity.

A role in the church dedicated to spreading the word of Jesus.

An apostle (), in its most literal sense, is an emissary, from Greek ἀπόστολος (apóstolos), literally "one who is sent off", from the verb ἀποστέλλειν (apostéllein), "to send off". The purpose of such sending off is usually to convey a message, and thus "messenger" is a common alternative translation; other common translations include "ambassador" and "envoy".The term derives from the Greek of the New Testament and was used for Jesus's original Twelve Apostles (including Peter, James, and John), as well as a wider group of early Christian figures, including Paul, Barnabas, and Junia.

(Christianity) An itinerant or special preacher, especially a revivalist, who conducts services in different cities or locations, now often televised.

Each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.

(technology) A person hired to promote a particular technology.

Apostle One of a group made up especially of the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus to preach the gospel.

Often Evangelist Any of the authors of the four Gospels in the New Testament, traditionally identified by the names Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

A missionary of the early Christian Church.

One who practices evangelism, especially a Protestant preacher or missionary.

A leader of the first Christian mission to a country or region.

One who promulgates or promotes something enthusiastically.

One of the 12 members of the administrative council in the Mormon Church.

(Bible) A writer of a gospel, especially the four New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), usually capitalized (Evangelist).

One who pioneers an important reform movement, cause, or belief

(primitive Church) A person who first brought the gospel to a city or region.

A passionate adherent; a strong supporter.

(Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A patriarch.

A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

(by extension) A person marked by extreme enthusiasm for or support of any cause, particularly with regard to religion.

A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.

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A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A bringer of the glad tidings of Church and his doctrines.

A person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree.

A preacher of the Christian gospel

(legal) A letter dismissory.

(when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

(legal) A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.

(legal) The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.

Literally: One sent forth; a messenger. Specifically: One of the twelve disciples of Christ, specially chosen as his companions and witnesses, and sent forth to preach the gospel.

The missionary who first plants the Christian faith in any part of the world; also, one who initiates any great moral reform, or first advocates any important belief; one who has extraordinary success as a missionary or reformer; as, Dionysius of Corinth is called the apostle of France, John Eliot the apostle to the Indians, Theobald Mathew the apostle of temperance.

A brief letter dimissory sent by a court appealed from to the superior court, stating the case, etc.; a paper sent up on appeals in the admiralty courts.

An ardent early supporter of a cause or reform;

Any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people

(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel

Evangelists continue to play a crucial role in spreading Christianity and inspiring faith through preaching and teaching.

The first apostles were the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus, including Peter, James, and John.

Yes, apostles can be considered evangelists in their mission to spread the gospel, but not all evangelists are apostles.

Apostles were directly chosen by Jesus and often had a foundational role in establishing the church, whereas evangelists focus on spreading the gospel.

No, evangelists can also teach, write, and engage in various forms of communication to spread the gospel.

Yes, both men and women can be evangelists, sharing the gospel and teaching about Christianity.

Yes, there are different types, including those who focus on preaching, teaching, or writing about the Christian faith.

The term is sometimes used symbolically for church leaders, but traditionally apostles were those directly chosen by Jesus or the early church.

Apostles are foundational figures who established the early church and spread Jesus' teachings.

Some evangelists, like the authors of the Gospels, contributed to the New Testament, but not all evangelists write scripture.

In biblical times, apostles were chosen directly by Jesus or by the early Christian community through divine guidance.

The primary goal of an evangelist is to share the good news of Jesus Christ and convert individuals to Christianity.

Many apostles faced martyrdom for their faith, but not all died as martyrs.

Apostles laid the foundation of the church and its teachings, while evangelists continue to spread those teachings far and wide.

Apostles are seen as having been granted unique authority by Jesus to establish the church and its teachings.