evangelist

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He did hilarious impressions of people like his cousin Fagin Springer, a singing evangelist from Virginia, and the tough old cowhands on his uncle’s Montana ranch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

It was founded in Ireland by a Scottish evangelist in 1897 and is built around ministers - referred to by the church as workers - spreading New Testament teachings through word-of-mouth.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Blue Owl, in particular, became an evangelist for “recurring-revenue” lending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

This bitcoin evangelist says inflation is far exceeding official statistics — by tracking ribeye prices.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

A few people who had fainted were being revived on the side aisles when the evangelist opened the doors of the church.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou