Punching Someone's Head in the Name of Christ
A week or so ago I caught wind of a New York Times story about the rise of Mixed Martial Arts...
Reaching out to Muslims during Ramadan
We're most of the way through Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Ever since 9/11, Ramadan...
Today's devotional: whose names do you know?
I'm terrible with names. I'm ashamed to admit that several years after joining and getting...
How does AIDS affect your church?
Today is World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of AIDS and HIV.
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Does social media have a place in the church?
When you hear the word 'church', what is the first thing that comes to your mind? If you are like me, then you may think of your church building or some mega-church that stands out in your mind.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8067
Video talk on creativity by writer and comedian John Cleese
John Cleese, creative writer, actor and comedian, has produced much memorable comedy. The classic TV series Fawlty Towers (1975-9) is widely regarded as one of the best television comedies of all time. It has dated little in nearly 40 years, and is available as a remastered DVD set.
So you might think Cleese could teach us something about creativity – and you'd be right.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7929
Sources of digital evangelism news, strategies, ideas
Publications that bring new ideas, strategies and stories.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7879
Google's augmented reality glasses project - will it fly?
Here's Google's newly-released video presentation of their Project Glass project.
It's nothing less than a fully-functional smartphone built into glasses with head-up display on the lenses.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7795
Internet Evangelism Day : every April and all year. News releases and resources
Internet Evangelism Day is set for the last Sunday of April this year, with the entire month of April designated as Digital Outreach Month. It is also a year-round resource guide.
This page sets it in context and offers some ready-to-use news items. Very grateful thanks if you are able to make known these resources in any way – print, newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, blogging, etc.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7624
4 vital principles of evangelism in the 21st century
In 21st Century evangelism, there are four overarching principles that must inform what we do, worldwide.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7654
Downsides of mobile phone use: infographic
Whatever the downsides of mobile phones (and everything has downsides), mobiles remain an incredible evangelism opportunity, both in the West and the Majority World.
Why buy a smartphone? Which operating system to choose: Android or iPhone?
Check these recent posts on using phones in evangelism and discipleship.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7659
New phone app provides training in conversational evangelism
This app distills the experience that Doug Pollock shares in his books and seminars. Its purpose is to equip Christians to share faith appropriately and conversationally. It is not intended for non-yet-followers to download or look at (unlike the Talking About Jesus app). These principles apply both offline and online.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7677
Digital behavior infographics: context for Christian online ministry & evangelism
These useful infographics reveal the context in which we minister online. Although these are based on US statistics, doubtless other western countries are broadly similar.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7587
Left brain versus right brain communication - infographic explains the difference
We hear a lot about 'left-brain' and 'right-brain' these days. Below is a helpful infographic summary. Of course, most of us are a mixture of both sets of characteristics, depending on our personality, gender and the culture we live in. But one side may tend to predominate.
A huge significance to these differences: our digital communication culture, and therefore the biggest influence on the way we all think and communicate, is much more 'right-brain' than the print communication it is rapidly replacing. Evangelism and ministry is changing too.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7581