Preaching of Repentance as an Important Part of Ecclesial Mission in Contemporary Protestant Churches in Russia

Abstract

The article covers the problems related to modern missionary practices of Protestant churches in the Russian Federation (1990s – 2010s). Preaching of repentance is the core of their evangelisation (missionary) work. Curren repentance practices in Protestant churches are outlined on the basis of interviews ith pastors. The author also analyses the interrelation between these practices and evangelisation.

Keywords

• mission
• missionary work
• evangelisation
• repetance
• preaching
• preparation for baptism
• protestant churches
• свидетельство
• евангелизация
• покаяние
• проповедь
• подготовка к крещению
• протестантские церкви