Web Evangelism

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Description of Web Evangelism

Basically it is the use of the Web and Internet for evangelism, including cross-cultural Mission. It isn't just limited to web pages, but includes internet chat, email etc.

How is Web Evangelism used in Missions?

Good question. Folks - how is it used?

Helpful resources

• www.cybermissions.org has articles and a course on using Web Evangelism in mission.
• Internet Evangelism Day with many links to training and recommended books, principles of online evangelism, and downloadable PowerPonts and video clips that missions, bible colleges and churches can use to create a ready-made seminar about online mission
• the Web Evangelism Guide
• the October Lausanne WorldPulse has Dave Hackett's article, "Casting a Global Net," about emerging Web evangelism, with numerous links.

The April 2006 issue of Lausanne WorldPulse has an array of articles on Web evangelism, including:

• "Global Internet Users Present Vast Opportunities for Online Evangelism" By Dave Hackett. Evangelistic websites use different models to share the gospel. This variety makes online evangelism more effective than ever.
• "The Twenty-first Century Roman Road–Signposts along the Way" By Tony Whittaker. Using the web effectively with online resources and materials.
• "Closed Doors/Open Windows: The New Challenge in World Missions" By Arne Fjeldstad. The Internet is opening doors to sharing the gospel in majority Muslim countries.
• "Internet Evangelism and Your Church" By Debra Brown. One example of how planning and implementing an Internet evangelism ministry in your church can lead to kingdom results.
• "Six Lessons from Leadership University" By Byron Barlowe. A pioneering website in the Internet outreach movement offers lessons for today's online ministries.
• "Scripture Resources for Internet Evangelism" By Robby Richardson. The Bible Gateway and other websites allow web users access to the entire scriptures.
• "Mahalife.com and the Younger Generation of India" By Joseph Vijayam. One online ministry offers the younger generation in India the opportunity to accept Christ and grow in their faith through online counseling and discipleship.
• "The Strategic Role of www.hikidz.org in Internet Child Evangelism" By Harry Bryans. Children's website offers fun, entertainment and Christian teaching to kids around the world.
• "Call for Participants for a Lausanne Internet Consultation and a Contact for Non-English Internet Evangelism"
• "Internet Outreach to Muslims in North Africa" Public cybercafes are a safe way for people in North Africa to explore Christianity.
• "The Internet Evangelism Coalition and Online Evangelism" By Sterling Huston. In 1999 the Internet Evangelism Coalition officially began and today serves as a central resource center for equipping and connecting those involved with online evangelism.
• "The 417 Project and Missionary Support" By Dave Koenig. One missionary uses his abilities as a web programmer to develop a website which helps missionaries raise support.

• Church Website Design Tool Internet Evangelism Day's self-assessment questionnaire to help churches develop websites so that they can reach out into the community.
• The Gray Matrix Valuable development of the Engel Scale, which has great relevance to all forms of outreach.

If you have any more, stick them in here and in the Directory of links. In fact it would be nice if there was a Tiki plugin to display the directory group here.....

Issues with Web Evangelism

Different implementations and solutions using Web Evangelism

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