See also Patriarch, Patriarchal; Patriarchal Blessings

One who bears or proclaims the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Joseph Smith taught that an evangelist was a patriarch. Patriarchs are called and ordained under the direction of the Twelve Apostles to give special blessings called patriarchal blessings.

The Lord calls some men to be Apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, Eph. 4: 11. Do the work of an evangelist, 2 Tim. 4: 5. We believe in Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, A of F 1: 6.