For too long, evangelism and social activism have been separated. Followers of Jesus are given the false impression they must choose to be involved with one or the other at a time.
Jesus came with saving love for the whole world. He indwells the church, empowering us to be on mission with him, redeeming the world. He invites us to be a part of his missional community in order to experience his saving love and participate in it.
If that was our view of the larger process called “salvation,” then distinctions like “evangelism” and “social action” would fall away. Both are integrated in our experience of God’s saving love for the world. Those who want to know Jesus, whether through our proclamation or through our demonstration, we invite into community. Those who don’t, we serve in love, fostering peace, joining God in seeking their wholeness.
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I think this may be what you are looking for:
http://www.servantevangelism.com/main.cfm
I read a book called Servant Evangelism (I think that was the title) years ago. It talked about simply serving people. Cleaning their bathrooms, giving them food, washing their cars. Simple stuff that shows them Christians are about service and love through Christ.