Coptic Evangelism Course
This course will equip you to share the Coptic Orthodox faith with confidence and love. You will learn the theology behind what we believe, develop practical skills for real conversations, and gain the Scriptural and historical knowledge to answer questions from people of every background.
Introduction to Evangelism
The dream of an evangelizing church - how the Holy Spirit fills believers with fire to become the light of the world, the salt of the earth, and the fragrance of Christ.
Evangelism - Why, What, and Who
Why must we evangelize? What is evangelism? And who is the evangelist? An introduction rooted in Scripture and the story of Jonah.
Lord, What Do You Want Me to Do?
Discovering God's unique calling on your life through the journeys of Peter, Paul, and Moses - Lord, what do You want me to do?
The Evangelistic Church
Evangelism requires a living church - understanding how impure faith and impure love hinder the Body of Christ from being a witness to the world.
The Holy Trinity
Understanding the foundational doctrine of the Holy Trinity - one God in three persons - as revealed in Scripture, illuminated by analogies, and taught by the Church Fathers.
Salvation
The Orthodox understanding of salvation as a journey through seven stations - from creation to heaven - and the lies that oppose each stage.
The Incarnation of the Word
Following St. Athanasius the Apostolic's 'On the Incarnation' - why the Word of God became man, and what only He could accomplish for our salvation.
The Coptic Orthodox Christological Belief
Understanding who Christ is - the Coptic Orthodox confession of one united nature, the Council of Chalcedon, and why this matters for salvation.
Eternal Life
Understanding eternal life - the three stages of human existence, glorified bodies, judgment day, and why the wise person invests in heaven.
Milestones
The seven milestones of evangelism service - from team building to an empowered local church - the St. Paul Coptic Service methodology for establishing churches in new countries.
Values for Evangelism
Understanding how values guide our decisions, shape our character, and create a culture of evangelism - and why the Christian's values must be rooted in Scripture.
Research
How to research a country for evangelism service - from Moses sending spies to Canaan to using Joshua Project and modern tools, doing the homework that makes the mission effective.
Needs Assessment
How to assess the real needs of the people you serve - seeing with the eyes of Christ, entering through the door of love, and using wisdom to make every resource count.
Development
Understanding sustainable development in evangelism service - the three pillars, the eight steps, and real-world models for building projects that outlast us and bless future generations.
Smart Goals
Setting SMART goals for evangelism service - turning the vision of presenting every person perfect in Christ into specific, measurable, achievable action plans.
Cultural Shock & Identity Crisis
How Coptic Christians navigate cultural shock in the diaspora, maintain their Orthodox identity, and raise faithful families while living as strangers in a foreign land.
Homosexuality
The Coptic Orthodox position on homosexuality - rooted in Scripture and Tradition, holding love and truth together, and responding to difficult questions with compassion and clarity.
Win the Person, Not the Argument
The goal of evangelism is winning souls, not debates - learning to listen before speaking, to plant seeds rather than force harvests, and to follow Christ's example of humble, patient engagement.
Learning in the Modern Era
How modern technology and social media shape the way people encounter faith, the dangers of shallow theology, and the necessity of balancing digital tools with liturgical life and church community.
Critical Thinking
Why the evangelist must cultivate the discipline of clear reasoning - how the Church Fathers used logic alongside revelation, and how faith seeks understanding rather than fleeing from it.
Logical Fallacies
The common errors in reasoning that the evangelist will encounter and must avoid - learning to recognize flawed arguments so that we may speak the truth clearly and honestly.
World Views & Cults
Understanding the major worldviews and cult movements the evangelist will encounter - learning to recognize false teaching and lovingly engage those who have been deceived.
Chronological Sequence of the OT
Coming SoonUnderstanding the Old Testament in chronological order to better grasp God's plan of salvation.
Biblical Books of Prophecy
Coming SoonExploring the prophetic books and how they point to Christ and strengthen our evangelistic witness.
A Guide to the Gospel
Coming SoonA practical guide to understanding and sharing the four Gospels effectively.
How to Read the Bible
Discovering how to read the Scriptures as an encounter with Christ - searching for the hidden treasure, reading within the Church, and ten principles that transform Bible reading from information gathering into a life-changing relationship.
God of OT vs God of NT
Coming SoonAddressing the common objection that the God of the Old Testament differs from the God of the New Testament.
Church History 1
Tracing the spread of Christianity from the Great Commission to the Edict of Milan - the apostolic age, the Apostolic Fathers, the School of Alexandria, the red century of martyrs, and the triumph of the cross under Constantine.
Church History 2
Continuing the story of the Church through the fourth to seventh centuries - the great councils, the rise of monasticism, the schism of Chalcedon, and the emergence of Islam, showing how the Coptic Church endured through every trial.
Church History 3
From the rise of the Abbasids to the fall of Constantinople - the Great Schism, the Crusades, and how division weakened Christianity while unity preserved it.
Church History 4
Coming SoonLearning from historical heresies to build bridges for evangelism while maintaining the true faith.
Comparative Theology
Coming SoonComparing Coptic Orthodox theology with other Christian traditions and world religions.
Introduction to the Divine Liturgy 1
The Divine Liturgy as the heart of the Coptic Orthodox Church - its meaning, structure, and transformative power through the mystery of the Eucharist.
Introduction to the Divine Liturgy 2
Sixteen key truths about the Divine Liturgy - Christ as all in all, the paschal mystery as permanent reality, and the Eucharist as the vaccine of immortality.