The Church of England's General Synod has approved a motion to "re-evangelise" England.
A new Task Group will also be created to put evangelism at the top of its agenda.
The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu , introducing a debate on intentional evangelism, said: "next to worship, witness is the primary and urgent task of the Church."
"Compared with evangelism everything else is like re-arranging furniture when the house is on fire," he said.
"Making disciples is at the heart of our Christian faith and our Anglican tradition."
Meanwhile women bishops are back on the agenda at Synod. Over the past twelve months a steering committee has been working to find a way to introduce females into the senior roles while keeping traditionalists happy. Revd Canon Jonathan Ford is a Synod member. He told Premier's Inspirational Breakfast there will be a vote but it won't lead to a change in legislation.