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Free evangelism challenge Christian drama scripts, encouraging Christians to do digital evangelism
Short drama sketches are a powerful communication tool, both effective and biblical. All the dramas below are completely free to use adapt, or republish.
http://internetevangelismday.com/dramascripts.php
Social by social: free e-book about using Web 2.0 and social networking for non-profits
It’s just been published by UK’s NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), and is written specifically for the public and non-profit sectors. Essentially it is a valuable practical guide to using Web 2.0 concepts and social networking to communicate effectively.
The publishers say:
“Social by Social is a practical guide to using new technologies to create social impact. It makes accessible the tools you need to engage a community, offer services, scale up activities and sustain projects. Whoever you are, it shows you how to take technology and turn it into real world benefits.”
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1045
Free online training resources for web communication, Christian and secular
Adrienne at the Computer Forensics Training blog has put together a remarkable list of 100 Open Courses to Make Yourself an Internet Expert.
These are free downloadable courses from major universities and training institutions, on a wide range of internet and communication topics.
We also list other training options for different areas of web ministry which includes the new IMPP online courses from Dr Dave Bourgeois.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/875
A Thousand Questions - inspiring Christian service video
This video A Thousand Questions is a moving challenge to Christian service: “Are you ready to take part in God’s story?” Many are using it for church meetings. You can download it in Flash or Quicktime.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/715
Free articles for church newsletters, print and email magazines
One of the great thing about the Web is the easy sharing of material to republish. Here are three useful sources of free articles for any editor (online or print) or blogger.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/621
Evangelism starting where people are - and free cardboard apologetics tool
A problem with many gospel presentations is that they are ‘finishing’, ’sealing the deal’ proposals, rather than ‘idea starting’, ‘intriguing the lost’, question posers. People who don’t even know there’s a ‘deal’ available, or who have rejected formulaic agendas that don’t engage, may find something else way more helpful. Peter Scheele’s square round triangle video clip is such a presentation – follow this link to buy a round square triangle (US residents) or download an PDF cutout pattern to make your own.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/371
Electronic book readers like Kindle - potential for evangelism and Christian ministry
Electronic book devices such as Kindle are probably at the stage that sat-navs were several years ago – rather expensive, a few usability issues, and maybe only for early adopters. But they are surely destined to come down in price, and improve in usability. Jakob Neilsen reviews the Kindle 2 here and is impressed in many areas – he finds his reading speed equal to a paper book – but highlights issues which are not yet optimal. He also posts separately on content design for the Kindle.
You can also use the Kindle to send email.
As electronic readers gain in popularity we have the opportunity to offer free literature to users in Kindle format, which they can download wirelessly.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/172
Was H L Mencken right? Humor and Christians.
H L Mencken defined Puritanism as ‘The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.’ How sad it is that Christians in general, and the bible in particular, have been frequently perceived as humorless.
In fact, the bible, and the ministry of Jesus, are full of humor, and we are therefore mandated to use humor in evangelism and ministry.
Check this CT article on Understanding Humor and James Watkins writings, many of which are very accessible to not-yet-Christians.
IE Day’s page about humor includes a free download of a classic book and a more recent title on Christianity and humor.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/70
Internet Evangelism or computer conferences, seminars and other events relating to online web communication
Here are conferences and seminars that connect with the digital evangelism agenda.
If you need someone to speak about web evangelism at your own seminar or conference anywhere in the world, we may be able to help. We have a panel of speakers who can speak to a wide range of subjects. We can also offer a video-conferencing seminar using Skype.
http://internetevangelismday.com/events.php
Free Christian evangelistic screen saver - remarkable low-key screensaver for office or home
There are many overtly Christian screen savers, but some may be too blatant in approach to be wisely evangelistic. We suggest that in most cultures and work environments, it is best not to use ‘in-your-face’ preachy slogans/Bible verses. A lower-key style which tries to ‘intrigue the lost’ and create conversation may have much more real potential. This screen saver is designed for Christians to use in their secular workplaces, where other workers may notice it from time to time.
http://internetevangelismday.com/screensaver.php