From 1958 to 1960, Evans studied for Christian Ministry at the Assemblies of God Commonwealth Bible College in Brisbane (now known as Alphacrucis in Parramatta, Sydney).

In 1977 he became the National Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Australia, which position he held for 20 years and saw a new church started every 11 days.

[2][citation needed] Evans retired as the senior pastor of Paradise AOG in 2000, after 30 years, the church had reached over 4000 members, when his eldest son assumed the leadership.

[8] Evans received a Doctor of Divinity from the unaccredited California Graduate School of Theology on 5 August 1981.

[citation needed] He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal OAM for his service to the Christian Church 26 January 2003.