Is evangelism the main purpose of the church?

Chuck Smith, The Philosophy of Ministry of Calvary Chapel: When the saints were perfected for the work of the ministry, however, they began to minister. They began to bring in their friends. Evangelism became the by-product of a strong and mature church. A church that is strong in the Word will automatically be an evangelical church. It is the natural function of healthy sheep to reproduce. It's very natural. You don't even have to teach them how. It's just the natural function of healthy sheep to reproduce. When you make the sheep healthy by giving them a good diet, a consistent diet that will develop growth and strength, they will naturally reproduce. Scripture, King James Version: Ephesians 4:12, "For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:". From Chuck Smith's books, used by permission of The Word For Today.

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