Street preaching may be a bit of a misnomer, but in any event, the object of the street preacher are those outside the visible church. The object of the minister of the Word is the congregation.
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The duties belonging to the office of minister of the Word consist of continuing in prayer and in the ministry of the Word, administering the sacraments, catechizing the youth, and assisting the elders in the shepherding and discipline of the congregation.
URCNA CO, Article 2
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I don't see any problem with members in good standing of a congregation who have been adequately catechized and understand the essentials of the faith bringing the gospel in this situation. The intent ought to be not to get people to "make a decision" or "invite Jesus into their heart" but rather to bring people into the congregation so that they may be discipled and baptized.
I think the alternative would be to require the minister to perform all evangelistic duties of whatever form outside the congregation. E.g., is there any fundamental difference between street preaching to a group and sharing the gospel with your neighbor over a cup of coffee?