Tom Wright unpacks biblical contextualization in Christian mission
Theologian Tom Wright give some helpful explanations of biblical contextualization in this 10-minute video short.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11330
Mobile phones: the future for missions and evangelism
Because mobiles reach everywhere, everyone can be reached.
Here's an example of sharing the good news in a 'Creative Access Nation', reported by the Mobile Advance missions resource site...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11253
Email lists can still be very effective
Email remains the best way of maintaining contact with an opted-in list of friends or supporters.
Facebook, Twitter and other social media area great at building relationships, finding new contacts, and enhancing your profile among your affinity group or community. But to ensure a specific message reaches people who have asked to hear it, an email list remains the best way in most circumstances.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11210
Vital new book THE SOCIAL MEDIA GOSPEL - Sharing the Good News in New Ways
You may know Meredith Gould as the person behind the #chsocm Twitter hashtag, for discussing all things church/social media. So Dr Gould knows her stuff! She is an established author, sociologist and social media consultant, with digital experience going back to the beginning of the Internet. But this is not an academic book – it's highly readable, laced with whimsical humor – and provides a valuable introduction to any church leader or member who is considering whether, or how, to start out or develop a social media strategy.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11169
Short video from Igniter media explains significance of relationships
This short fictional video from Igniter demonstrates how we are all links in a chain.
Note that a key element in almost every conversion was a relationship with a Christian over a period of time. Any model of evangelism which does not integrate the significance of this is unlikely to prosper.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/10812
Christian failure to communicate effectively with outsiders
Our biggest failure has been to frequently fail to reach unchurched outsiders. Yet this is possible, if only we would do it appropriately. Sheridan Voysey writes:
"A fascinating experiment has been taking place in Australian Christian radio. The result is that between 40-70% of the audience listening to these stations have no connection with church...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11135
Jesus Myths video series released by Focus apologetics ministry
The latest series of video shorts from UK apologetics ministry Focus is now available online and on DVD. Titled Jesus Myths, "it unpacks the modern world’s myths about Jesus, and gets at the facts behind the fictions," says Focus founder Dave Couchman.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11121
Perhaps the best church website resource help available: Internet Toolbox for Churches
Internet Toolbox for Churches is exactly what it says on the tin. If you are a church leader or webmaster, Dave Hake's newsletter, podcast and short articles are essential reading.
View his latest posts, and sign up, at InternetToolboxforChurches.com
The significance of his vision is that he understands and explains how to make church digital strategy (website and social media presence) outsider-friendly, and not just a noticeboard for church members or believers looking for a new or holiday church.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11033
Free ebook for church-based missions advocates and promoters
'Bringing the World to Your Church' is a valuable handbook to help mission advocates. Previously published as a paperback, it is now available as a free ebook download.
It is full of valuable practical ideas. The only issue to be aware of – it was written before social networking came along, so you need to overlay its lessons with an understanding of how networking can leverage missions awareness in your church fellowship, as well as connect directly with missions staff and news from around the world.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11014
Christian evangelism or manipulative propaganda - what's the difference?
Daily Writing Tips is a – well, there's a clue in the title. A valuable email on many different aspects of writing, often about grammar or sentence construction.
But a recent topic covered was a bit different – an analysis of 50 types of propaganda.
As I read down the list, I began to squirm. Many of these methods sounded awfully familiar. Chillingly so. Manipulative...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/10989