Internet evangelist
An Internet evangelist is a person who uses the
Today, there are many ministers, churches and organizations around the world
who have
Churches can reach out into the community through their Church websites, though research shows that very few church sites are user-friendly for non-Christians.[1] and would benefit from the analysis provided by a Self-Assessment Tool. It is currently quite popular to put streaming audio and video sermons and entire church services online that can be experienced via the Internet. There are even Internet based churches online. Bible College and seminary courses are now also offered via the Internet from institutions such as Trinity College and Seminary
Methodology and strategies for Internet evangelism are explained in the Web Evangelism Guide. One important method of gaining attention from non-Christians is the "Bridge Strategy".[2]
The Internet Evangelism Coalition has initiated an annual worldwide focus day to help Christians understand more of the potential for online evangelism. The first Internet Evangelism Day was held in April 2005, and the next is scheduled for April 29 2007.[3]
There are a number of opportunities for distance learning and training in web evangelism.[4]
Some organizations plan special training sessions, such as the Liberty University MA Communication Studies "Internet Evangelism for the 21st Century" held April 1-2, 2005, with sessions available online in mpeg and DVD. The Internet Evangelism Coalition also holds regular conferences, as do other organizations.[5]
Other uses
Internet Evangelist can also mean "someone who actively promotes the benefits of
References
- ^ 70+ tips for effective church sites. Retrieved on 2006-04-20.
- ^ The Bridge Strategy. Retrieved on 2006-04-20.
- ^ Internet Evangelism Day. Retrieved on 2006-04-20.
- ^ Evangelism Online: Training Resources and Sparetime/Fulltime Opportunities. Retrieved on 2006-04-20.
- ^ IE Day related events 2007. Retrieved on 2006-04-20.
See also
External links
- IEC - Internet Evangelism Coalition.
- GospelCom - Alliance of over 300 Internet Ministries.
- Web ministry - Resources from The United Methodist Church.
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