tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-160024922024-03-14T09:11:31.350-05:00Adventures of a Web EvangelistNew opportunities, strategies, and technologies of sharing the "timeless" GOOD NEWS to the uttermost parts of the world. A career Urban Missionary catches the vision and potential of adding Internet Evangelism to his missionary endeavors. Blazing this exciting new path cannot be done alone...Come along for the adventure of your life...WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-79339000589413574582013-09-14T15:10:00.001-05:002013-09-28T22:43:46.759-05:00SEO, Search Engine Optimization - "LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE" - How to increase web exposure for your ministry<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Tomorrow I am preaching on Matthew 5:16 "Let your light (so) shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven." How does this apply to <b>Web Evangelism</b> or <b>Christian Internet Ministry</b>?<br />
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You may have a wonderful ministry or message but if no one knows about it, your influence is limited.<br />
<b>We can</b> make decisions and put a plan in place to increase our exposure of our ministry or message for the glory of God!<br />
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1) Review and implement the basics of Search Engine Optimization</h4>
A great place to start is Google's Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide found <a href="https://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/www.google.com/en/us/webmasters/docs/search-engine-optimization-starter-guide.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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This covers the SEO basics in a concise way so I will not repeat all the basics here but please do download the guide and apply it. This is the most important of my seven steps for <b>Christian SEO</b>. You can also do a simple Google search and find hundreds of helpful articles. I also suggest going to YOUTUBE and subscribe to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleWebmasterHelp" target="_blank">Google Webmasters video subscription</a> and also search their videos - I find the visual format easier to learn from.<br />
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2) Stay current in the constantly changing world of Internet</h4>
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I suggest that you subscribe to <a href="http://www.ourchurch.com/" target="_blank">OurChurch.com's email list</a>. I don't know them personally but I have followed them for years and believe they are an outstanding resource. Below is a video by Kurt Steinbrueck, Director of marketing services with OurChurch.Com with a Seo update.<br />
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3) Focus on your niche as you plan and update your pages. </h4>
Instead of trying to be the number one Christian Website in the world, focus on your niche. Keep it narrow. Consider what search terms will people use and include them on your website. Use <a href="http://www.googlekeywordplanner.com/" target="_blank">Google's keyword planner</a> and also include other pertinent search terms on your website. Don't forget to include your locality if this is important for you. As an example a church or a local ministry needs to show up in local searches such as "Church + city" or "Type of Ministry + city". It is more important to be found by those looking for your services in your particular location so list your city several times. I.E. people will search "Baptist Church" + Chicago as opposed to just "Baptist Church".<br />
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4) Get help but make sure they are not cheating! </h4>
Many services will offer SEO help or guarantee page views but it is important that they do this through legitimate means. Google will penalize a website that takes shortcuts to get artificial links or artificial page views. Google has also increased their ability to figure this out. If you don't have technical knowledge it is worth the investment to get some help.<br />
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<b>5) Make sure you add Social Media features to your website. </b><br />
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</b> Make it <b>easy for people to share</b> on Facebook etc. Also keep the material on your website <b>fresh</b> - if it stays the same there is no reason for people to come back. The easiest way to do this is to include a <b>Ministry Blog</b>. You can assign different people to write articles or to give updates. It is also now fairly easy to include videos without a lot of technical knowledge. Remember a quality video can usually better connect to the heart of an individual than just words...<br />
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6) Consider advertising. </h4>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/adwords/?sourceid=awo&subid=ww-et-awhp_nelsontest3_nel_p&clickid" target="_blank">Google Ads</a> are a great way to get the word out to your targeted audience.<br />
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7) BONUS - ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ACHIEVE HIGH SEARCH ENGINE RANKINGS.</h4>
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I have been very blessed to achieve high search engine rankings in spite of the fact that I have two glaring weaknesses that are very important to search engines. I do not have a massive amount of traffic and I also have not been updating my websites as often as I should. In spite of this, if you do a web search for the following terms you will see that I am at the top of the results that include millions of websites: "Internet Ministry", "Christian Internet Ministry", "Web Evangelism", etc. also "Internet minister" and "web evangelist".<br />
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I have been an urban missionary for over thirty years. I have long thought that the Internet is an exciting vehicle with awesome potential to empower Christians to share their faith and also a powerful way to share the GOOD NEWS! I feel the Lord has given me some good ideas, experience, gifts, and skills to eventually have a powerful web ministry for the kingdom. In order for this to happen, the Lord will have to provide funding for me and these endeavors. The Lord has not done this yet so I don't believe I should try to force things but wait on his timing. In the mean time, while I am waiting for the Lord to provide, I am using wisdom to prepare for that time. I figured when I am ready and have the volunteers or staff in place to recruit volunteers I would want a high ranking when someone searches "Internet Ministry", "Christian Internet Ministry", or "Web Evangelism". I also know that in the future I would want to be known as a "Web Evangelist" or an "Internet Minister". (This does not necessarily mean I would leave urban ministry but that I would be adding Internet Ministry to our ministry endeavors. Currently I am able to invest very little time in this and would appreciate your prayers for this to change, if it is HIS Will).<br />
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Anyway, I set up some websites with these specific goals in mind. One thing that I figured, even though I don't think I read it anywhere, is that the search engines are probably not playing entirely fair, but probably favor their own company in the search engine results. So I decided to use Yahoo as my hosting company (knowing that Yahoo would notice my site in their search engine results) and then I started this blog on Blogger (a Google company, knowing that Google would probably favor their site) I then cross promoted these two sites and was blessed with very high ranking websites.<br />
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I paid particular attention to the back side of my website. Naming the pages, files, and pictures names that pertained to my desired niches. This also included the alt tags with descriptive information on my niches. I also secured these particular terms on major websites: ie my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/internetminister" target="_blank">youtube channel is internetminister</a>. My email on google is: webevangelist, on microsoft (hotmail) it is internetminister. On <a href="https://www.facebook.com/internetminister" target="_blank">facebook, my page is internetminister</a> etc. and then cross promote (I provide my own high quality cross links). Often when I write an article or a webpage I do it with SEO in mind even though some concepts might be repeated in different ways... Now sites like <a href="http://christianinternetministry.com/">ChristianInternetMinistry.com</a>, <a href="http://internetminister.org/">InternetMinister.org</a> (terribly outdated), <a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/">webevangelist.blogspot.com</a>, and <a href="http://bodyofchristcares.christianinternetministry.com/christian_internet_ministry.html" target="_blank">Christ Cares' Internet Ministry page</a> all have very high search engine results in Internet Ministry results.<br />
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A PRACTICAL STEP I PLAN ON TAKING, rethinking my above thoughts and also reinforced by <a href="http://blog.ourchurch.com/2013/05/24/may-seo-update-google-makes-big-changes/" target="_blank">OurChurch.com's Blog</a> as well as by a wonderful seminar by Tony Chen of <a href="http://movement121.com/">movement121.com</a> that I attended earlier this week is to <b>USE <a href="http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/circles/" target="_blank">GOOGLE CIRCLES</a></b> because it is having increasing influence on Google's search engine's results.<br />
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Anyway, I hope this is a help, drop me a line if it is...<br />
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Now, pause, & pray for wisdom and then invest some time in making changes on your website so you can better share the GOOD NEWS!<br />
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This event not only celebrated Moody's rich spiritual heritage, but Moody's President, <a href="http://www.moody.edu/edu_MainPage.aspx?id=956">J. Paul Niquist</a>, also took a strategic look to the future. Rev. Nyquist identified FOUR MEGA TRENDS THAT DEFINE OUR RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD.<br />
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<li>One fourth of the world's population is online - 1.7 Billion People!</li>
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I was thrilled to hear a respected Evangelical leader list the world's growing Internet population as the first consideration for strategic future ministry. Not that long ago it seemed like few leaders had this foresight. </div>
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As Christian Leaders and Pastors begin to see the awesome potential of <a href="http://christcares.internetminister.org/guide.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Web Evangelism</span></b></a> and <a href="http://christianinternetministry.com/" style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">Christian Internet Ministry</a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span> </b>I hope they will be willing to invest financial resources into Internet Ministry endeavors. </div>
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The harvest is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Let's pray that the Lord of the harvest will send laborers into His harvest field. The harvest field is unimaginably large and I believe there is great potential to recruit laypeople who would be willing to share their faith online if they were instructed and empowered on how to do it. </div>
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A strategic missing piece of the puzzle are <a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/">Web Evangelists</a> and <a href="http://internetminister.org/">Internet Ministers</a> to invest their time and talent tackling this problem. Too often the large churches and Christian non profits have the expansion of their ministry as the priority of their web endeavors. Important goals of Web Evangelism should be 1) sharing the GOOD NEWS of the gospel to the lost, 2) mobilizing & inspiring the multitude of Christians who spend many hours a day on <a href="http://facebook.com/internetminister">Facebook</a> to reach out in love to the world. Please see<a href="http://christianinternetministry.com/"> http://christianinternetministry.com</a> ( a ministry of <a href="http://bodyofchristcares.christianinternetministry.com/christian_internet_ministry.html">ChristCares.org</a>) for more information or to make a financial donation.</div>
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I believe a third strategic goal for <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/christianinternetministry/home">Internet Ministry</a> is to encourage other believers - praying for them and collaborating on ministry projects see <a href="http://ChristianInternetMinistry.com/">ChristianInternetMinistry.com</a> for more info.</div>
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Rev. Nyquist also shared that there is tremendous growth in the Christian Church around the world. In 1917 there was only an estimated 11,000 (evangelical) Christians in all of South America, now there is 90 million! Africa now has 182 million Christians and Kenya has a 45% Evangelical Christian population. There is great revival in Korea and China now has 125 million Christians. With the possible exception of the Chinese, there are ways that the American Church can reach out in love and encouragement through the Internet to these fellow Christians. I believe the Lord has given me vision and ideas how this could be done to some degree. At this point I am praying and asking God to provide the funding if he wants me to invest more time into Internet Ministry. I'd appreciate your prayer and comments - <a href="http://facebook.com/internetminister">Web Evangelist Scott Reese</a> - <a href="mailto:WebEvangelist@gmail.com">WebEvangelist@gmail.com</a> </div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-12603325154045950902009-09-07T20:40:00.014-05:002011-10-18T12:38:43.232-05:00How to avoid Internet temptation<div>A Fox News Article:</div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Christian Couples Staying Faithful on Facebook, Twitter </span></b></span><br />
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<div></div><div>The above article is about Christian couples sharing the same email address as a way of avoiding some of the temptations of the Internet. </div><div></div><div><b>I have two other suggestions:</b></div><div></div><div>1. Use a picture that also includes your spouce on your profile pages of your social networking communities like Facebook, MySpace etc. This makes an instant statement and impression.</div><div></div><div>See <a href="http://facebook.com/internetminister">http://facebook.com/internetminister</a> as an example.</div><div></div><div>2. There is also a FREE SOLUTION to greatly reduce Internet temptation. </div><div></div><div>It is not a web filtering program... the problem with filtering programs is daddy has the password!</div><div></div><div>There is a simple accountability software program that you can download at <a href="http://xxxchurch.com/">http://xxxchurch.com/</a>. </div><div></div><div>After downloading, you select an accountability partner and submit their email address. Then once a week your accountability partner will get an email report of any potentially problem websites that you visited. If you choose to shut off the accountability software, then your accountability partner gets an email saying that you turned off the program.</div><div></div><div>For your protection, I suggest the use an alias while using this program - then the weekly report will not have your name attached to it. Your accountability partner will know who it is and that is the only purpose of the program. </div><div></div><div>Obviously your accountability partner should be someone who is spiritually mature. It is also important to observe if they talk or gossip about other people. If someone is a gossip, it is a spiritual problem and you should not be surprised when they talk about you - it is part of their fleshly nature... they do not understand the Spirit filled life. For some reason we foolishly think we will be an exception.</div><div></div><div>David was a man of great passion for God. However while alone on a rooftop he saw Bathsheba and you know the rest of the story... </div><div></div><div>Guys, put yourslef in David's place... on a rooftop and knowing that with a simple turning of the head, you could view Bathsheba, an incredibly beautiful woman... etc. <b>Now imagine</b> if your strong Christian friends were on the rooftop with you... it would be much easier to make the immediate proper choice - flee temptation ( a la Josepth) Don't ponder or play with temptation.</div><div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #33ff33;">Today Bathsheba is only a 1 second click away.</span></b></span><span style="color: #33ff33;"> It would be wise to reduce temptation whether you are living victoriously or struggling. In a moment of strength, or even during a moment of guilt, go ahead, place a phone call, and ask a trusted Christian friend if he'd like to help keep you accountable... </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="color: #33ff33;"><br />
</span></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family: Georgia; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #33ff33;">In a spirit of humility let us pray for each other and encourage each other. Let us not just pray for victory but let us be willing to avoid the way of temptation.</span></span></b></span></span></div><div></div><div><span style="color: #001320; font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">(<a href="http://niv.scripturetext.com/proverbs/7.htm">Read Proverbs 7 - HERE </a>) </span></b></span></span></div><div></div><div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Proverbs 22:3</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
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</b></span></span></div></div><div>Guys, Ladies, there is a way to escape temptation, are you willing to take it?</div><div></div><div>Web Evangelist Scott Reese </div><div>WebEvangelist@gmail.com</div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-17858384267489302102009-09-07T20:40:00.004-05:002009-09-07T20:51:54.463-05:00Web Evangelist Scott Reese Prayer Request 9/6/09Please pray that God will give me wisdom to share the need and awesome opportunities of Web Evangelism and Internet Ministry.<div><br /></div><div>I am also looking for Christians who would be interested in funding or volunteering with a Christian Facebook type of site.</div><div><br /></div><div>"Community with Purpose" - no suggestive ads and with a goal of fostering communication and collaberation in the Body of Christ.</div><div><br /></div><div>See <a href="http://christianinternetministry.com">www.ChristianInternetMinistry.com</a> for more information.</div><div><br /></div><div>May the Lord bless you richly,</div><div><br /></div><div>Web Evangelist, Scott Reese</div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-7944193082086169822009-05-15T19:49:00.013-05:002011-10-18T12:46:15.248-05:00Web Evangelist Prayer Request - MORE WORKERS IN THE FIELD!<div align="center"><a href="http://christcares.org/">CHRSTCARES .ORG</a></div><div align="center"></div><a href="http://bodyofchristcares.org/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336274357679841794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyBOAWxclsRV5-CsfPYj0IPC49339DE0lAf8P0yTdPoC-I_zpZhyqSKyRWsrHnLlmdsjpPbhCAFZWU2lIVwGEnAtfMViU3dnABleAiirLlYuobt7vQ7CHEzmPYsOzQHcEsI5N/s320/bocclogo150.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 150px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 150px;" /></a><br />
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</div><div align="center"></div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-39125289680744637222009-01-10T10:15:00.007-06:002009-01-10T11:07:41.064-06:00Web Evangelist update - New Internet Ministry opportunities for missions<strong>The Internet is fast becoming more accessible to the world's poorest 3 billion.</strong><br /><br />This presents many obvious opportunities for <strong>missions</strong>.<br /><br />Also, many people wish they could go back in time to develop key social networking, local activities and informational websites. Being first to set something in place gives you a key advantage. Christians now have a wonderful opportunity to develop key bridgesites (see <a href="http://bridgesites.org/">bridgesites.org</a>) in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia, and South America. Visit <a href="http://christianinternetministry.com/">http://christianinternetministry.com/</a> to donate, collaborate, or to get ideas for Web Evangelism and Internet Ministry.<br /><br />Please view CNN's video report on the O3B Initiative:<br /><br /><script src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/js/2.0/video/evp/module.js?loc=dom&vid=/video/tech/2009/01/07/eod.worldwide.internet.cnn" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript></noscript><br /><br />Contact Web Evangelist and Internet Minister Scott Reese at <a href="mailto:WebEvangelist@gmail.com">WebEvangelist@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Another helpful Christian website with information on a soon to be developed Christian Social Network and along with a witnessing bridgesite social networking site can be found: <strong><a href="http://christianinternetministry.com/christianinternetministrysites">HERE</a></strong>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-13098545086061632972008-10-20T04:43:00.020-05:002009-01-10T10:15:20.513-06:00Why support a Web Evangelist?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0ZBSNiUGD7xhUXx2PlMSUb5dmz5CKR9bnGSkWsC5FmRFKqZq4bz8Fcp7wuhqMWlxccR71w_BYykpij8HATvFoKqY9w6CwPTNvOfZh1NzuHGJOISmJGRpdThJN-2tjMUwHgEn/s1600-h/christian_internet_ministry_logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259186594845277922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0ZBSNiUGD7xhUXx2PlMSUb5dmz5CKR9bnGSkWsC5FmRFKqZq4bz8Fcp7wuhqMWlxccR71w_BYykpij8HATvFoKqY9w6CwPTNvOfZh1NzuHGJOISmJGRpdThJN-2tjMUwHgEn/s320/christian_internet_ministry_logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:14;">Why support a Web Evangelist? Lesson 1</span><br /><br />From: <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/InternetMinister/">InternetMinister</a>, 5 hours ago<br /><br /><br /></div><div><div id="__ss_645655" style="WIDTH: 425px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a title="Christian Internet Ministry" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 12px 0pt 3px; FONT: 14px Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal" href="http://www.slideshare.net/InternetMinister/christian-internet-ministry-presentation?type=powerpoint">Christian Internet Ministry</a><object style="MARGIN: 0px" height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://static.slideshare.net/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=christian-internet-ministry-1223517993035447-8&stripped_title=christian-internet-ministry-presentation"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://static.slideshare.net/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=christian-internet-ministry-1223517993035447-8&stripped_title=christian-internet-ministry-presentation" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><div style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; FONT-FAMILY: tahoma,arial; HEIGHT: 26px">View SlideShare <a title="View Christian Internet Ministry on SlideShare" style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.slideshare.net/InternetMinister/christian-internet-ministry-presentation?type=powerpoint">presentation</a> or <a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.slideshare.net/upload?type=powerpoint">Upload</a> your own. 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Web Evangelism presentation.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/InternetMinister/christian-internet-ministry-presentation">SlideShare Link</a> </div><div><span style="color:#33ff33;">Firefox & Safari browesers</span> - Please view in Internet Explorer if you don't hear the sound files.<br /></div><br /><img style="VISIBILITY: hidden; WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTIyMzUzNjY2NTgyOCZwdD*xMjIzNTM2OTQyMzkwJnA9MTAxOTEmZD*mbj1ibG9nZ2VyJmc9MSZ*PSZvPWQ5OWViOTdkYzgwMDQyMmZhZTYyZGQ2Yjc*MjcxNTI4.gif" width="0" border="0" /><br /><br />A tax deductible monthly donation of <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >only $5 a month</span> can make a difference and empower Reconciliation Resource Ministries (<a href="http://christcares.org/">ChristCares.org</a>), a Christian 501c3 non profit organization, to develop its Web Evangelism endeavors.<br /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><form 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I hope many of my "old readers" put me in their Christian RSS list since I have not written in a long time.</span></div><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I praise God for his goodness and his mercy! I posted on my website a brief summary of the miraculous way God has been merciful to me: <a href="http://christcares.internetminister.org/body_of_christ_rescue.html">HERE</a></span></span></p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">I still have a great interest and passion for <strong><a href="http://internetministry.info/">Web Evangelism</a></strong> and see how the Internet could be used in powerful ways for the kingdom. </span></p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">I have not been able to share this vision well or perhaps it is not God's timing yet because I have not been able to secure funding for these endeavors.</span></p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">On a weekly basis I spend an evening at the </span><a href="http://roselandchristianministries.org/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Roseland Christian Ministries</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> homeless shelter for ladies and their children. I have a wonderful time sharing Gods love to 25 to 85 children (and I strongly recommend this ministry). Anyway, if I share this or other of my urban ministry endeavors with Christians, there seems to be understanding, interest, and a desire to help. </span></span></p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">That is contrasted to blank stares or a chuckle when when I share that <strong><a href="http://internetminister.org/">Internet Ministry</a></strong> can be used in a powerful and inexpensive way to get the gospel to the lost. I also think it's greatest potential could be to build "community" within a congregation and also as a tool for Christians with similar passions to colaberate for the kingdom. Also think of how the Internet and camera phones can connect us with our missionaries...</span></p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">It dawned on me that part of the reason I have been "a voice crying in the wilderness" for the past 7 years or so is because I really haven't shared the vision in a clear way. It is crystal clear in my own mind, but when I talk about the need for <strong><a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/">Web Evangelists</a></strong> most people are thinking in terms of their church website ... and I agree that usually is not something to get too excited about!</span></p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">I decided the best way to share this vision was to put it in DVD form. I got off to a good start but now my DVD drive is not working properly, my computer has slowed along with an error message that my "hard drive is about to fail". Soooooooo I definately would appreciate your prayers for me as I try to finish up this project.</span></p><p align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">I also would be interested in any input on how to best cast a vision for web evangelism / ministry in a way that would be understood, especially by the over 40 crowd. </span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">You can contact me, Rev. Scott Reese at: </span><a href="mailto:webevangelist@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:130%;">webevangelist@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></span></p>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1155285697361546172006-08-11T01:00:00.001-05:002011-10-18T12:48:16.056-05:00Internet Minister Update & Andy Stanley...<div align="justify">For over 30 years (starting at age 13) I have had the privilege of sharing the GOOD NEWS to the poor, poverty stricken areas of Chicagoland. In addition to my Urban Ministry efforts (<a href="http://christcares.org/">http://christcares.org</a>), </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #ff6666;">I believe the Lord has given me a clear vision on how to inspire and empower regular church going Christians to share their faith online.</span> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">I have a special burden to create bridge sites (<a href="http://bridgesites.org/">http://bridgesites.org</a>) which would develop online communities around areas of interest (hobbies, sport teams, causes, occupations, common experiences - like support for those who lost loved ones or who are facing cancer, movies, music, age groups, such as seniors, etc.). These community groups (<a href="http://christiancommunitygroups.com/">http://christiancommunitygroups.com</a>), would allow christians to enjoy their area of interest and also allow them to connect, relate to, and form relationships with those who don't know our Savior (and also probably would not have any interest in attending a church service or surfing the thousands of typical Christian websites.)</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">I envisioned my ministry responsibilities to soon have a significant portion dedicated to these efforts. Nearly a year ago, I started sharing this vison, by starting this blog (<a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/">http://webevangelist.blogspot.com</a>) and <a href="http://internetminister.org/">http://internetminister.org</a> (- a great place to learn about Internet Evangelism and Internet Ministry.) I was encouraged by the response to these efforts - I still find it amazing to have someone on the other side of the world contact me and thank me for encouraging them in the Lord in some way. However, to this point I have not had any mission committees or Christian Individuals capture the vision to support these efforts financially. I really believe "where God guides, He provides" so I have patiently sought the Lord for direction to see if these are my plans or His. I still clearly feel that the Lord is calling me to share the vision/burden he has placed upon my heart. Many times in my life the Lord has revealed to me a clear direction or vison of ministry and I just had to hold on to it until it was <strong>His </strong>timing.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Three examples come to mind ... </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color: #ff6666;">EXAMPLE 1:</span></strong></div><div align="justify">At about age 20 the Lord laid it upon my heart to start a <span style="color: #ff6666;">church</span> in the poorest suburb of America - we had a very humble beginning ... we started in a government housing project living room and a chitlin bucket with a towel on top was one of my first pulpits. God also gave me a clear vison of a large church and gymnasium, I even took out pencil and paper and scketched it... years later, I came across a church that looked very similar to the one I had drawn - to make a long story short ... through a series of miracles and the kindness of the Mid-West Baptist Conference we were able to purchase this building for $25,000 - with a large auditorium, full court basketball gym, kitchen, a dozen Sunday School Classrooms etc.! $25,000 was to our poor church like two million for other churches. The Lord worked it out so that we were given full acess to the building and given a year to come up with a downpayment of a couple thousand, and then told just to make monthly payments on the rest of the balance of whatever we could afford (& that there would be no interest). God raised up a powerful church there and after a 17 year process, I turned the ministry over to an African-American Pastor. The church continues to have an impact today... </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #ff6666;"><strong>EXAMPLE 2:</strong></span></div><div align="justify">Many years ago the Lord placed upon my heart the concept of having an area-wide event called "<span style="color: #ff6666;">Taste of Reconciliation</span>". This event would promote unity and cooperation in the body of Christ... It would consist of a time of <strong>first - food and fellowship</strong> - free ethnic food of various types, games, and various cultural haritage booths, <strong>followed by a multi-cultural worship service</strong> (along with a good message from the WORD) . For 3 - 4 years I shared this vision but no one seemed to get excited about it. Finally I found a partner to team up with (Living Springs Community Church of Glenwood, Illinois) and last Sunday I'm gald to report we had our 4th annual "Taste of Reconciliation". Five to six hundred people or more showed up and we had a powerful service where it was not just a fun musical but a time where God touched and inspired hearts in a deep and significant way.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color: #ff6666;">EXAMPLE 3:</span></strong></div><div align="justify">For some time now I have been pleading with "church folk" about the importance of Internet Ministry and <span style="color: #ff6666;">how we can empower congregations to invest a small portion of their week sharing their faith Online instead of watching T.V. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #ff6666;"></span> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Cults, false religions, te rror organizations, etc. are using the Internet very effectively for their causes... In this time of uncertainty and fear, we have wonderful, urgent, GOOD NEWS, to share. We have a very inexpensive medium to get it out - the Internet! We now have the capacity of empowering "lay people" to share their faith to some of the ONE BILLION souls online. For some reason, I have not yet connected with those who see this vison and would like to team up to see it happen. I believe God has given me insights and skills on how to see this happen, yet In need to wait for God's timing and provision.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #ff6666;"><strong>*</strong></span> Many of you may have noticed that I have gone several months without posting a blog or further developing our websites. This summer I have been dealt several special & difficult circumstances - health issues, house & vehicle issues - seems like everything is breaking down, family issues, a need to provide an adequate income for my family etc. - so I have had to make my faimily and a few other things the priority in my life. So at this time, my "Internet Ministry" time is limited - yet since I believe my time limitations is due to obdeience to God given responsibilities, that God will continue these efforts (If they be of God and Not Scott Reese). It has been interesting to see that during these past few months while I have had hardly any time to invest in these efforts, that I have received probably about 30 to 50 requests from people who are interested in our Web Evangelism efforts (possible volunteers).</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">* It is amazing ... yet I still have some pressing family needs which will not allow me to invest much time in these Internet Ministry efforts for a while. I know a key to having a good blog is consistent writing and I am looking forward to agressively get this up and going again, in God's timing.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">* Please note the following plan...</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong>PHASE ONE (A):</strong> RESOURCES TO LEARN ABOUT INTERNET EVANGELISM ARE FOUND AT: <a href="http://www.internetminister.org/">www.internetminister.org</a> (completed thanks to the resources provided by Tony Whittiker, the Internet Evangelism Coaltion, & Gospelcom.net )</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong>PHASE ONE (B)</strong> WHILE YOU ARE WAITING FOR ME TO COMPLETE PHASE TWO </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">PLEASE: </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">1) Pray for these efforts 2) Pray that if it be the Lord's will that He will also provide the funding and the clearing of time in my schedule for these efforts 3) Consider how you can help Phase Two become a reality. 4) While waiting, continue to learn about internet evngelism by following the links on our sites 5) While waiting, for our "PHASE TWO" - explore some other good Internet Ministries (see my previous post) and see how you can get involved now and gain experience. 6) For those of you who do feel a pull in your heart to help in these efforts, please drop me an email about how I can best pray for you. It is my desire to empower those who team up with me, to your fullest potential for God,(& not just to be some short term volunteer in my big ministry scheme.) Although my time is limited, I do want to know, care, and share community those who I will be partnering with.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong>PHASE TWO:</strong> As soon as God provides the time, resources, and /or volunteers to:</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Launch community websites (message boards etc.) for the various community groups or mission focus areas so Christian volunteers can start interacting with each other, and collaberating on how to go about developing their specific "Bridge Site".</span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">PHASE THREE: Will be the actual launching of these bridge websites to develop community and to share the good news ... (I also have a phase 4 & 5 but let's get through 1-3 first)</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">+ A SPECIAL NOTE:</span> Thanks to a gift from a concerned pastor, today I was able to attend "The Leadership Summit" / Conference produced by Willow Creek and Bill Hybels. I attended at Faith Church of Dyer, IN., where Bob Bouwer is pastor. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong>Andy Stanley</strong> was a speaker that really blessed my heart. He shared about the importance of those who have a passion for ministry to keep their role as a husband / father a priority and not to allow our passion for ministry to crowd into our unique and most important roles. It is a matter of faith... So often I think if I don't work hard enough, this whole thing will come unglued and fall apart. Often things seem to take me longer than they should so I make up for this by working longer hours. Andy Stanleys session was a call to: </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">faith, not to fear; </span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong></strong> </span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">God's ministry, not my plans; </span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong></strong> </span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">"being" not "doing"; </span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong></strong> </span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">obeying God's commands, not trying to help God out; </span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong></strong> </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><strong>ministering to your family as a priority over ministering to everyone else.</strong> </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Although I have been attempting positive change in these areas, my heart was really convicted. My family is at a unique situation where they need tons of time from their husband and daddy. Please pray with me that the Lord will grant me the faith and strength to come through for them. As far as this Internet Ministry, and my other ministry endeavors - I put them on God's altar - may His will be done.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Web Evangelist <strong>Scott Reese</strong></span> - Internet Minister.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"><a href="mailto:webevangelist@gmail.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">webevangelist@gmail.com</span></a></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 78%;">(Missions, evangelism, witnessing, blogging, Web Evangelism, web ministry, online evangelism, online ministry, missionaries, dononation, 501c3, giving, volunteer, christian, faith, are all search terms to help people find this article.)</span></div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1147118141928422192006-05-08T14:19:00.000-05:002006-05-08T21:58:40.066-05:00Internet Evangelism Resources<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Internet Evangelism Resources:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Prayerfully this week after Internet Evangelism Day, there is a multitude of people searching for Internet Evangelism Resources. I thought I would list some of the Web Evangelism links and Internet Ministry Resources that I have found helpful.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Internet Evangelism Links:</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">(Our websites:)</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://internetminister.org">http://internetminister.org</a> - a good starting place to learn about Internet Evangelism.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://bridgesites.org">http://bridgesites.org</a> - Learn about the "Bridge Site Strategy". Your hobbies, and interests can be used to "bridge" into the world of those who don't know the Lord.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://christiancommunitygroups.com">http://christiancommunitygroups.com</a> - Volunteer to share your faith online and help develop an effective, evangelistic Bridge Site.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://internetministry.info">http://internetministry.info</a> - Our version of Toni Whittaker's web-evangelism guide.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://blogministry.org">http://blogministry.org</a> - Learn how to write an evangelistic blog.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://familywebtips.org">http://familywebtips.org</a> - information on keeping your computer a blessing, not a distracting temptation.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://christcares.org">http://christcares.org</a> - Reconciliation Resource Ministries, the 501c3 Christian non profit organization that sponsors <a href="http://www.internetminister.org">www.internetminister.org</a> .</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://howtobeachristian.org">http://howtobeachristian.org</a> - <a href="http://howtobeachristian.org">How to become a Christian</a>.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://godinfo.info">http://godinfo.info</a> - <a href="http://godinfo.info">Ask a Christian Minister questions about God and Christianity</a>.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">OTHER <span style="color:#ffff66;">INTERNET EVANGELISM LINKS</span>, RESOURCES, AND IDEAS:</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Tony Whittaker - A (the) leader in developing Internet Evangelism Material - <a href="http://www.soon.org.uk">http://www.soon.org.uk</a></span></div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://webevangelism.com">http://webevangelism.com</a> - The Internet Evangelism Coalition - training, ideas, sponsor of the Internet Evangelism Day, and great annual "Internet Evangelism Conference" in Chicago every September - I highly recommend the Internet Evangelism Conference.</div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://iec.gospelcom.net/otoe/index.php">http://iec.gospelcom.net/otoe/index.php</a> - Internet Evangelism Coalition's Web Evangelism training.</div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://whoisjesus.org">http://whoisjesus.org</a> - The gospel in many languages.</div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://gospelcom.net">http://gospelcom.net</a> - a leader in online ministry. Their annual GospelCom Conference has been an inspirtation to me.</div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://nowtrygod.com">http://nowtrygod.com</a> - questions and answers about God. Sponsored by Gospelcom.net and the I.E.C. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://growinginchrist.com">http://growinginchrist.com</a> - An excelent place to send new believers, sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ.</div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://evangelismtoolbox.com">http://evangelismtoolbox.com</a> - many evangelism resources. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://www.digitracts.com/">http://www.digitracts.com/</a> - online evangelism presentations and resources. </div><div align="justify"><br />The American Tract Society ( <a href="http://www.atstracts.org/">http://www.atstracts.org/</a> ), The Pocket Testament League ( <a href="http://www.pocketpower.org/">http://www.pocketpower.org/</a> ), and The World Home Bible League ( <a href="http://www.bibleleague.com/">http://www.bibleleague.com/</a> ) ALL HAVE LOW COST WTNESSING MATERIALS, Great to mail to website visitors... </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://www.everystudent.com/">http://www.everystudent.com/</a> - For "seeking" college students. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://cybertracts.net/">http://cybertracts.net/</a> and <a href="http://fishthe.net/">http://fishthe.net/</a> - have many cyber / online witnessing links and resources. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://www.christian-web-masters.com/">http://www.christian-web-masters.com/</a> - Christian Web Master - help and ideas. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://www.truthmedia.com/">http://www.truthmedia.com/</a> - Web Evangelism / Internet Evangelism training. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://peggiesplace.com">http://peggiesplace.com</a> - a good example of what can be done! </div><div align="justify"><br />Annie's Bee a missionary - <a href="http://www.annieshomepage.com/">http://www.annieshomepage.com/</a></div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://e-vangelism.com">http://e-vangelism.com</a> - Internet Evangelism Author Andrew Careaga.</div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://bible.org">http://bible.org</a> - Digital, copywrite free, Bible. Bible Study helps etc.</div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://strategicdigitaloutreach.com">http://strategicdigitaloutreach.com</a> - Frank Johnson and Dave Dias; a great Web Evangeism Blog. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://www.newchristian.org.uk/">http://www.newchristian.org.uk/</a> - Brian Johnson's new believers info. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://cybermissions.org">http://cybermissions.org</a> - John Edmiston's Cyber Mission Training. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://ie-21stcentury.com/">http://ie-21stcentury.com/</a> - Internet Evangelism Conference at Liberty University - DVD and streaming media training available.</div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://ourchurch.com">http://ourchurch.com</a> -See the "Christian Web Trends" - Paul Steinbruick & others keep you updated on Internet Evangelism Strategies. </div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://biblegateway">http://biblegateway</a> - Add Bible Study resources to your website.</div><div align="justify"><br />Billy Graham online Spiritual help - <a href="http://billygraham.org/SpiritualHelp_Index.asp">http://billygraham.org/SpiritualHelp_Index.asp</a><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Evangelism Explosion - <a href="http://www.eeinternational.org/">http://www.eeinternational.org/</a></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">If you are "cutting and pasting" this resource, don't forget to add: </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="center">"<a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com">The Adventures of a Web Evangelist</a>" </div><div align="center">- Web Evangelist Scott Reese shares his thoughts on Web Evangelism - <a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com">http://webevangelist.blogspot.com</a> .</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">I plan on adding more Internet Evangelism Resources, but I'm sure this is enough to keep you busy for a while.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">These Internet Evangelism ideas are also posted at:</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><a href="http://webevangelism.net">http://webevangelism.net</a> and</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><a href="http://internetevangelismideas.org">http://internetevangelismideas.org</a> .</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Please contact me if I can be of a help in any way:</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Scott Reese : <a href="mailto:webevangelist@gmail.com">webevangelist@gmail.com</a></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Search Terms to help people find this Internet Evangelism Blog are: Internet Evangelism, Web Evangelism. online ministry, Internet Ministry, Christian Web Ministries, Internet ministers, internet missionary, internet missionaries, witnessing, evangelism volunteer opportunities, missions, missions committee, share your faith, Net Evangelism, Internet Church, Internet ministries, outreach ideas, witnessing, christian blog ministry, bridge site strategy, online evangelism, apologetic resources, links, resources, ideas, and please pray for us - we want God glorified and His Good News published to this lost world. John 3:16, testimonies, and Romans Road.</span></div><div align="justify"></span></div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1144486141709290502006-04-08T02:52:00.001-05:002011-10-18T12:54:28.631-05:00International Web Ministry Strategy - UPDATE<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">We are excited to share that the "International Web Ministry Strategy" that we previously shared here in our blog is now a reality!</span> We appreciate your prayers... God has given us many ideas and we're thrilled to see some of them now coming to fruition.<br />
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*We are starting at two locations: Uganda and India!<br />
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*We are now helping support fine local pastors in Uganda and India evangelize their communities and also teaming together to develop Web Ministry Strategies and Websites for evangelism and discipleship in India and Uganda.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">First, if you haven't already done so, please read my original post:</span><br />
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<a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/2005/12/international-web-ministry-strategy.html">International Web Ministry Strategy</a><br />
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Since the 1800's and before, the Mission Strategy of most churches was to send missionaries throughout the world to establish churches and do the work of the ministry.<br />
This will always be a viable and important mission strategy.<br />
The world we live in has greatly changed and with these changes come awesome opportunities for sharing the gospel. There is a need for a major paradigm shift to effectively face these changes.<br />
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<b>There are three important strategies that a Mission Committee should consider while formulating an effective Mission Strategy in this new world.</b><br />
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Reconciliation Resource Ministries uniquely has combined these three strategies into a single program that can be supported through designated funds to RRM.<br />
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WE CALL ESPECIALLY ON THE PROSPEROUS CHURCHES OF THE UNITED STATES TO PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER "RRM's International Mission Strategy":<br />
(It is also our desire that those urban churches that RRM is resourcing, will consider that compared to most churches in the world, you are prosperous. Although the church has many financial needs it, it would be a wonderful thing to start a small mission budget and take part in the wonderful process of taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to the uttermost parts of the world.)<br />
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<strong>RRM's "International Web Ministry Strategy" incorporates all three mission strategies into one program.</strong><br />
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<strong>1. SUPPORT OF NATIONAL / NATIVE MISSIONARIES.</strong><br />
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* National / Native Missionaries are better equipped for effective ministry. They better understand the culture, customs, and needs of the missionfield. They already have a network of friends and contacts established. They have a hunger and thirsting to know God and to serve them. The old prideful paradigm that native nationals are not educated enough for effective ministry MUST BE THROWN OUT!!!<br />
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* it is much more cost effective to support native missionaries. Funds are limited. Consider that for the same amount of funds it would take to send and support ONE new American missionary in a foriegn land, 5, 10,15, OR MAYBE UP TO 75 FULL TIME MISSIONARIES CAN BE SUPPORTED. There are some mission fields where a full time missionary can be supported for only $60 - $100 a month! It depends on the region, but in much of the world, a full time national missionary can be supported for less than $700 a month.<br />
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Let me use myself as an example, RRM is only able to provide me with a disaster Health Insurance plan ($7,500 deductible) for me and my family - yet this still costs $550 a month. For the same amount of money to pay for my health insurance coverage, 7 full time native missionaries could be supported at $75 a month, TO SHARE THE GOSPEL IN SOME OF THE POOREST AND MOST OPEN MISSIONFIELDS IN THE WORLD.<br />
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Another example, I have a "friend" who ministers in a country where the cost of living is very high. It costs well over $100,000.00 a year for her to teach missionary children and to be a blessing to those she comes across. The same amount of money to support this one American Missionary, over 80 full time native missionaries could be supported at $100 a month, or 16 full time missionaries at $500 a month.<br />
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* Please don't mistake what I am saying, "American Missionaries" are of vital importance, and need to continue to be supported! I also believe missionaries should be paid well. When someone is willing to leave the comforts of home and endure the dangers and hassels of the missionfield, the last thing in the world they need to face is financial pressure. When a missionary retires after a life of sacrificial service they should be able to retire in comfort. Workmen are worthy ... a double portion ... What I am saying is that in this world there is a huge disparity on the cost of living. Because of this disparity, full time native missionaries can be supported for a small monthly amount. Churches should consider adding RRM's mission strategy to their mission budget.<br />
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* I just got off the phone with Pastor Mark of Uganda, you would not believe how excited he and his congregation are to be receiving $60 a month. They are praising God for my vision and willingness to partner with them - $60 a month, not 600 or 6000.<br />
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<b>2. Internet Ministry</b><br />
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We are in the midst of an new communication revolution.<br />
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The basic ways people communicate, get information, are entertained, find friends and connect with community are all being changed by the Internet.<br />
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Every day more people are turning to their computer (Internet) as their method to seek out news and information.<br />
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Evil organizations and causes are using the Internet in powerful ways to further their causes. The church must not be left in the dust on this new technology. Nearly 1 Billion people are online now.<br />
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Many American Christians just don't realize just how lost this world is! In much of the world "Christianity" is a small, misunderstood religion.<br />
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Internet Evangelism provides a low cost method to get the gospel to the uttermost parts of the world.<br />
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There are many strategies and methods for Internet Evangelism. I have devoted entire websites to them so please browse the following links to learn more of the exciting potential of Web Evangelism:<br />
<a href="http://bridgesites.org/">http://bridgesites.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://internetministry.info/">http://internetministry.info/</a><br />
<a href="http://internetevangelismday.info/">http://internetevangelismday.info/</a><br />
<a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/">http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://internetminister.org/">http://internetminister.org/</a> and it's links for information on Internet Evangelism.<br />
<a href="http://guide.gospelcom.net/resources/creative.php">http://guide.gospelcom.net/resources/creative.php</a><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #ffff99;">3. Collaborative Efforts</span></strong><br />
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For too long there has been a lack of communication and cooperation between good Bible believing ministries. Denominational beliefs are important yet we must embrace and support the entire body of Christ.<br />
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Reese's paraphrase of I Cor. 12:21<br />
The eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need for you, you are not in my denomination!"<br />
And the head cannot sat to the feet, "I don't need you, you are not part of my specific mission organization!"<br />
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We need each other. We are teammates not competitors!<br />
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Often there are mission organizations ministering in the same area, yet have no communication with each other. We must understand the urgency of the hour and unite under the banner of God's love.<br />
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I had a friend to to Iraq to plant churches. In an area like that, when Christians cross paths, they don't spend their time and effort arguing about minor issues. They see clearly the great need of the Nation and work together. They pray for each other and encourage each other.<br />
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A priority should be give to our own particular denomination's mission efforts, yet we must also keep our eyes open on the big picture and have a willingness to strategically work together.<br />
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Reconciliation Resource Ministries combiines these three mission strategies into a single program.<br />
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We call in our "<b>International Web Ministry strategy</b>" and is supported by designated gifts to Reconciliation Resource Ministries, a 501c3 Christian Non Profit Organization.<br />
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We are now launching this pilot program and would appreciate your prayers. We would also love to expand this program as soon as we receive a commitment for more designated funds for this project.<br />
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We are still working out the details but we are starting with two missionary families, one in India, the other in Uganda. Since both of these missionary families serve in areas of possible persecution we will not place their last names on the Internet. Those who actually support this project through designated funds will be able to actually be in first hand communication with them through email and phone.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 180%;">Team One - Uganda Africa - Mark & Ruth</span></strong><br />
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While ministering in the Roseland area of Chicago, I had a devine appointment - As I walked out the door of a church I was helping, I saw Bishop Leonard. We talked and I soon found out that he was a minister from Uganda who now was ministering on the North Side of Chicago. We talked and prayed together. I shared with him this mission strategy and have met with him several times discussing it. He has many close contacts in Uganda and visits there regularly. He will help oversee our Uganda Teams. He is an amazing guy, he speaks three languages: English, Luganda, and Chinese; and has been a minister for over 25 years.<br />
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Mark and Ruth minister in the city of Kampala, Uganda.<br />
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Mark is planting a church. The congregation is now at about 30 and they meet at a local school. They are very active in evangelism and also meeting the felt needs of their community. The church has 4 services a week and the also regularly send out a team to distribute food and to visit those in the hospital.<br />
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Ruth works for a Christian organization in town and has access to the Internet there. Lucy also has a B.S. in Communication Skills and speaks three languages: Luganda, French, and English. Lucy will be working with me (Scott Reese - <a href="http://internetminister.org/">http://internetminister.org/</a>) to develop strategies and websites to minister in Africa.<br />
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They are a wonderful, dedicated Christian couple making a difference in Africa.<br />
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We have raised a designated amount of $100 per month for our Uganda Mission Team.<br />
We are grateful to Living Grace Church for pledging $80 per month and an individual $20.<br />
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The basic distribution breakdown will be as follows:<br />
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$60 per month to Mark and Lucy to help suppliment their income and provide for special ministry needs.<br />
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$15 per month to Bishop Leonard for his help in encouraging and overseeing our Uganda team.<br />
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$25 per month towards the expenses of developing and promoting an Uganda Web Ministry as well as covering the transfer to wire the money to Uganda.<br />
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We hope to increase funding and also would like to open an "Internet cafe" in Kampala.<br />
For information on what an "Internet Cafe" is, see John Edmiston's website at <a href="http://cybermissions.org/">http://cybermissions.org/</a> .<br />
We plan on updating you on this project as well as share special needs.<br />
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We do have an immediate need of an additional $25 a month to purchase an internetional calling cards to help us in our communication efforts. Although we are looking into Internet phone service options.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 180%;">Team Two - India - Pastor Jacob & Missionary Murma </span></strong><br />
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I met Pastor Jacob at the <span style="color: #ff6666;">Internet Evangelism Conference</span> in Chicago this past September. He spent many months in America raising funds for his ministry efforts in India. Since he spent most fo his time in the Chicago area, I was able to spend a bunch of time with him and develop a deep friendship.<br />
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I already have posted three blog articles on Pastor Jacob, the needs of India, and our strategy to help get the GOOD NEWS to India:<br />
<a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/2005/11/pastor-jacob.html">http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/2005/11/pastor-jacob.html</a><br />
<a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/2005/10/india-needs-you.html">http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/2005/10/india-needs-you.html</a><br />
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We are starting India ministry support at $110 per month.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #ff6666;">We are grateful that an individual donated the designated funds for March and April to help jumpstart this project. We are praying that a church or a few Christians will be willing to take on this commitment starting in May.</span></strong><br />
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The basic distribution breakdown will be as follows:<br />
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$45 a month to pay for the Internet Expenses of pastor Jacob. In return, Pastor Jacob will help me develop some ministry websites targeting India. Pastor Jacob will also help over see our team efforts in India, starting with a minister named Murma.<br />
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$60 a month will go to missionary Murma. Murma is a dedicated servent of the Lord. He has a wife, Rita, and a daughter. He ministers in one of the poorest areas of India. Murma does not speak English. Murma is very dedicated to evangelizing India and has paid a terrible price for his efforts. Several years ago he was passing out gospel tracts on a train. Religious extremists then attacked Murma and threw him off the train. To this day Murma has lost much of the use of one of his arms as a result of this incident, yet he is not bitter, only more determined to serve his Savior.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">(We should remember Murma when we feel fearful to pass out a tract. I also want to add that I believe that passing out tracts and witnessing to strangers are not outdated forms of witnessing. There seems to be such an emphasis on feel good Christianity that personal evangelism is looked down upon as something only for radicals. People are so afraid they might offend</span> someone by telling them the truth. To me it's like someone knowing that a bridge is out but not trying to flag down any approaching cars in fear of being misunderstood. <br />
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Just this week I received an email from someone that I witnessed to in the streets over 25 years ago while I was a teenager. She looked me up on the Internet to thank me and also to let me know that not only has she been attending church faithfully these past 25 years but she is also very involved in ministry. She and her husband Pick up and transport about 30 kids from a poverty stricken neighborhood to church every Sunday and she is also the Assistant Woman's Missionary Society President for one of the largest churches in the United States. More on this in a different post...)<br />
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Anyway we would like to increase this support and we are praying that the Lord will raise up someone to continue to make our efforts in India possible.<br />
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There are many other needs for our India team and there are a host of other National Ministers we'd like to empower as the Lord provides.<br />
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Please contact me for more details:<br />
Scott Reese<br />
<a href="mailto:WebEvangelist@gmail.com">WebEvangelist@gmail.com</a><br />
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10/16/2011 PS- I now work for Christ Cares not RRM - Also we may choose to work with other missionaries, but the concept is still good and in place.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;">Please see additional information included in the "comments".</span><br />
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<strong>Also, missions, missionary, missionaries, native, national, christian, Internet Evangelism, Web Evangelism, witnessing, are search terms to help people find this post.</strong>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1144480788543757062006-04-08T01:55:00.000-05:002006-04-08T02:19:48.750-05:00Internet Evangelism Day - Free ResourcesInternet Evangelism Day is May 7, 2006.<br /><br />Internet Evangelism Day is A worldwide focus day to help the Church understand effective strategies for online outreach.<br /><br />Internet Evangelism Day is sponsored by the Internet Evangelism Coalition.<br /><br />Please pray that the Lord will use this focus day to increase understanding of and participation in Internet Evangelism.<br /><br />Web Evangelist, Scott Reese, along with <a href="http://Internetminister.org">http://Internetminister.org</a> will be providing free church bulletin inserts that explain Web Evangelism that can be passed out on this strategic day.<br /><br />For those following our ministry, this would be a wonderful opportunity to share with others our Internet Evangelism efforts. We have websites that explain various aspects of Internet Evangelism and we will also have <a href="http://bridgesites.org">http://bridgesites.org</a> live by I.E.Day. At bridgesites.org many practical opportunities will be listed for individuals to get involved in online web evangelism.<br /><br />Information on the free Church Bulletin inserts and Internet Evangelism Day can be found at:<br /><br /><a href="http://internetevangelismday.info"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffff33;">http://internetevangelismday.info</span></a><br /><br />Additional resources can be found at the official Internet Evangelism Day Website:<br /><br /><a href="http://internetevangelismday.org">http://internetevangelismday.org</a><br /><br />Email me if you have any questions,<br /><br />Scott Reese<br />WebEvangelist@gmail.comWebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1144478846986580332006-04-08T01:18:00.000-05:002006-04-10T18:27:08.576-05:00How to be a Christian<a href="http://internetminister.org/images/howtobeachristian.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://internetminister.org/images/howtobeachristian.gif" border="0" /></a><br />Are you searching for information on <strong>how to be a Christian</strong>?<br /><br />Possibly you are curious about Christianity but you really don't have anyone to talk to about it.<br /><br />Please visit <a href="http://howtobeachristian.org">http://howtobeachristian.org</a> .<br /><br /><p>Not only will you find helpful information, you will be put in contact with a Christian Minister who would love to personally explain not only how to be a Christian, but also help with any other religious questions you may have or situations you are facing.</p><p>Whether you are lonely and just need someone to talk to, or if you would like to discuss problems you have with Christians or Christianity, please go to <a href="http://howtobeachristian.org">http://howtobeachristian.org</a> .</p><p>Ask God to reveal himself to you and determine that you will seek after truth... God is real and He does care... and He will reveal Himself to those who seek after Him with an open mind.</p><p>The Bible says in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life." Christ also said that He came to give us abundent (fulfilling) life and a deep abiding peace that can not be fully explained, only experienced. </p><p>Christianity is about restoring your relationship with God. It is not just a list of creeds to open and sins to avoid. Our prayers are with you... please visit: <a href="http://howtobeachristian.org">http://howtobeachristian.org</a> now.</p><p>Thank you,</p><p>Web Evangelist, Scott Reese</p><p>"How to be a Christian", "How to become a Christian", Christianity, questions about God, questions about religion, "why", "what", proofs, problems, faith, "born again", salvation, saved, are all search terms to help people find this post.</p><p></p>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1142369710590225212006-03-14T14:42:00.000-06:002006-03-15T16:56:10.383-06:00Evangelism News Flash!!!<a href="http://internetminister.org/evangelism_billboards_small.html">A provacative and fascinating article on Internet Evangelism is found here. Sorry, I'm not able to include flash in this blog so please read the article HERE: </a><br /><a href="http://internetminister.org/evangelism_billboards_small.html">http://internetminister.org/evangelism_billboards_small.html</a><br /><br />Other news: Official Launch Date for <a href="http://internetminister.org">http://internetminister.org</a> and <a href="http://bridgesites.org">http://bridgesites.org</a> will be Thursday, May 4.<br /><br />Funny but true: Yesterday a search on google found 10,900,000 results for WEB EVANGELIST and we had the number one ranking!<br /><br />Please continue to pray for us.<br /><br />Scott Reese - Web Evangelist & Urban Missionary<br /><br />Internet Ministry, witnessing, missions, web evangelism, web evangelist, Internet Evangelism, are terms to help people find this article.WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1141896890684034422006-03-09T03:32:00.000-06:002006-08-01T16:51:43.790-05:00Prayer RequestA quick note for those following "the Adventures of a Web Evangelist". My family is facing some health related emergencies - I'd appreciate your prayers.<br /><br />I'm really stretched, hope to finish up <a href="http://www.internetminister.org">www.internetminister.org</a> this month.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Scott ReeseWebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1140570584395858452006-02-21T10:51:00.002-06:002011-10-18T12:55:57.393-05:00Christian Fund Raising<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">Fund Raising, ( i.e. support raising & "friend raising"), is a challenging responsibility most missionaries face.<br />
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<div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">Most missionaries would prefer to invest their time and energy into the work that God has called them into. We would like to be like George Mueller who never sent out an appeal letter - he simply prayed and God miraculously provided. We also realize that sharing what we are doing can have many positive effects. It can bring increased awareness and involvement into our particular mission field. It can also garner the prayer of multitudes, which is the foundation of any truly spiritual work. Sharing our mission can inspire others to take up the torch and become missionaries themselves.</span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">I can remember as a little boy hearing a missionary speak and it really touched my heart. That night when my parents put me to bed I said, "mom, dad, when I grow up I think I want to be a missionary." The next day the missionary spoke again and also showed pictures of natives running around with machetes and it really scared me. That night when I went to bed I said "mom, dad, I don't think I want to be a missionary - a guy can get hurt that way, I think I just want to be a pastor like dad." I ended up doing both - I was pastor of an urban church for about 18 years. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Anyway, a missionary sharing his mission can help open the eyes of people to see the great need of getting the gospel out to the lost. It can awaken their hearts and stir their spirit. Christ said to the disciples, </span>"open up your eyes, the fields are ripe ready for harvest." <span style="font-size: 130%;">Hearts can be stirred and challenged by a vision. A missionary sharing his ministry can inspire Christians who have been living in their Christian ghetto to open up their eyes. There is a big world outside the sphere of our Christian friends.</span></span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">We, as missionaries, must foster and encourage others to a closer personal relationship with Christ. Out of a passionate relationship with Christ comes a desire to make Him known: a desire to share one's faith and to support mission efforts. Any witnessing or mission giving that comes from other motives will soon fade away. I received a wonderful book in the mail today from the </span><a href="http://efca.org/"><span style="font-size: 130%;">EFCA</span></a><span style="font-size: 130%;">. It is entitled, "Growing Giver's Hearts - Treating Fundraisng as Ministry", by Thomas H. Jeavons and Rebekah Burch Basinger. It is a great book both for missionaries and for donors. It explores the dynamic interplay between encouraging spiritual development of donors and raising essential resources.</span></span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">While we share our mission, there are at least 6 pitfalls we as missionaries are tempted with and should avoid:</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">1. We must not manipulate others into giving. Using guilt or other motives to inspire someone to give is not right. Share what God has called us to do and let the Holy Spirit do the convicting.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">2. We must not sell our ministry as being better than all other ministries. We must not have a scarcity mentality. God has enough resources for all that he has called into ministry. We must not look at our fellow missionaries as competitors. There is a wide variety of spiritual needs and there needs to be a wide variety of ministries to minister to these needs.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">3. We must not promise anything we can not deliver and we should not twist the promises of God for our personal benefit. I've seen some ministers promise if you give money to their particular ministry that you would get 100 times that amount back, or that any prayer request you make would be answered. I've always wondered if they truly believed that why don't they give all their money (including their Mercedes and Lexus) to another Christian ministry and receive 100 times back what they gave. Why if they did that a couple times they'd have enough money to buy the private jets etc. that they need and wouldn't have to beg senior citizens to give $25 dollars. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">Giving from a grateful heart is a personal expression of love to our wonderful savior - it is not a guaranteed slot machine. It is a way to participate in the mission of getting the GOOD NEWS to the lost and we will be rewarded. Jesus said, "Lay not up for yourself treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust corrupts, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, ... For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also." (Matthew 6: 19 -21) . Giving affects our heart - it is an act of faith of trusting in and operating in God's ways and not the fleshly, lustful ways of this world system. It is in this context that Christ says in verse 25 that, "No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other ... You can not serve God and money."</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">I like what Paul said to his faithful supporters in Philippians 4: 14 - 20. "But it was right and commendable and noble of you to contribute for my needs ... I do seek and am eager for the fruit which increases to your credit...They (the offerings) are the fragrant odor of an offering and sacrifice which God welcomes and which He delights. And my God will liberally supply your every need according to His riches glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. - Amplified Bible.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">4. We must not exaggerate but portray the truth. There is a tremendous pressure put on missionaries to produce and to be judged by modern business standards of success. There is an emphasis on numbers and statistics. It is important for a mission organization to be transparent in its ministry efforts. It is also important for donors to use wisdom and the spirit's guidance while evaluating. Jeremiah was so "unsuccessful" for a while that not only were the people not heeding his message but they also put him in a pit. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">5. We must not cry "crisis" with every communication. Several years ago I evaluated my quarterly newsletter. I noticed an emphasis on the various crises we were facing. I realized partly through the post traumatic stress of going through about 100 murders of people I knew and various dangerous and high pressure situations - the majority of my newsletter was focusing on all these terrible things and the various crises we were facing: How we didn't have enough money to provide activities for poor children while some local drug dealers were spending $5,000 a pop for activities for the area youth. Very little space was given to the souls that were being saved and to the kids who were making the right choices in life. I've tried to make the adjustment.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Everything is a matter of perspective. I have been raising support as a missionary (</span><a href="http://christcares.org/"><span style="font-size: 130%;">http://christcares.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 130%;">) for 20 years. It has been especially difficult the past couple of years. It looks like adding Internet Evangelism as major component of our ministry is causing concern with many of our key supporting churches. Either God will raise up new supporters soon or it looks like I will need to find a secular job in order to provide for my wife and two girls. I do believe the best investment of my time is in full time ministry for my savior. </span></span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">I am praying that God will touch hearts of individuals and churches to partner with our ministry. It is my prayer that this strategic ministry would get my full time efforts and that we would be able to develop a mighty team of Christians sharing their faith online (while still continuing some strategic urban ministry). </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">I want to do God's will whatever that may be. I have sacrificially ministered to the poor all my adult life and now I am excited about adding another strategic endeavor for the kingdom. I have a B.S. in Pastoral Theology and a Masters in Ministry. I believe I have valuable experience, knowledge, and gifts that can be used for God's glory but I need to be willing to follow HIM whatever the cost. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">I also realize that in the whole scheme of things that my desire to raise funds is <strong>not a crisis</strong>. Those Christians who live in places like Sudan, Indonesia, etc. who are being persecuted and even killed for their faith - <strong>they</strong> are in crisis. The majoirty of the citizens of the world who make less than $50 a month - they are in crisis. The majority of the world who have never heard a clear presentation of the gospel - they are in crisis. Although it is not a crisis I would deeply appreciate your prayers.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">6) We must ask God to keep our motives pure. Christ said in Matthew 6 that when we do our good deeds not to "sound the trumpets" to be seen and praised by man. We should do them in secret unto the Father who sees in secret. There is great pressure to grab the camera and printing press to proclaim to our supporters the good deeds being done. Prayer for wisdom is needed to find the right balance between the important need for donors to see what is happening and also the need to not take personal credit for the good works being done. When ministering to the poor there is also another issue that is hard to describe but it is sometimes demeaning to a person to photograph them while they are in the depths of poverty and depression.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">We need to share past victories and yet not put ourselves on a pedestal. At the age of 13 I began to aggressively share my faith in poor gang filled communities. God has worked many miracles and has changed many lives. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">We started a church in a government housing project living room without any outside support. One of our first pulpits was a chitlin bucket with a towel over it - yet our mighty God blessed in powerful ways. Some years later God provided us with a facility with a replacement value of over a million dollars. We got this building for only $25,000 - it included a full court gymnasium, large auditorium, kitchen, dinining hall, and about 16 classrooms and offices. They (the Midwest Baptist Conference) gave us a no interest loan and allowed us to make monthly payments of whatever we could afford. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">It is important for donors to know that for over 30 years I've been faithfully sharing the GOOD NEWS to the poor. It is also important as I share the highlights of the past 30 years that I don't give the impression that there hasn't been any "lowlights" that I'd rather not share. As a missionary we can build our identity around our calling. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">For myself personally, I got to the point where I saw myself as a very strong and brave individual. I went through a difficult burnout stage where the LORD pointed out to me that in reality I was weak and fearful. Yet praise be to God, in our weakness HE can become our strength and refuge. In our weakness we become strong as we give GOD the glory due him. "Through God we shall do valiantly." As missionaries, we must openly share that we too are frail and have moments of despair or panic. I believe some are intimidated from pursuing Christian work because the Christian leaders they know are not transparent and they feel they wouldn't be able to measure up to this awesome piety.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">Next week I will be sharing the exciting vision of internetminister.org and various ways you can team up with us and support this strategic ministry. In preparation for this I thought it would be good for me to prayerfully evaluate how to make such an appeal and also put it in print - maybe it could be a help to some of my fellow missionaries. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 130%;">God bless you all - Scott Reese - web evangelist & internet minister. Internet evangelism, internet ministry, christian blogging, missions, ministry opportunities are all terms that will help people find this article.</span></div><div align="justify"></div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1140024276776137012006-02-15T09:47:00.000-06:002006-02-15T15:08:51.543-06:00Bridge sites - internet evangelism<a href="http://bridgesites.org"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/bridge_sites_internet_evangelism.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="justify">Consider the facts...</p><ul><li><div align="justify">The World-Wide-Web has grown to an astounding <strong>1 billion</strong> users!</div></li><li><div align="justify">Most of these 1 billion users are seeking for spiritual answers yet have not had a clear presentation of the GOOD NEWS - <em>in spite of our weakness, faliures, and sin, God still loves us and has provided a way of salvation</em>.</div></li><li><div align="justify">There are millions of "Christian" websites, yet the vast majority are designed for those who ARE Christians. </div></li><li><div align="justify">How do we get the gospel to these millions? </div></li><li><div align="justify">1) Design websites for those who are seeking spiritual answers (see <a href="http://godinfo.info">http://godinfo.info</a>) .</div></li><li><div align="justify">2) Create bridge sites to provide opportunities to build relationships with the "lost" and to share the GOOD NEWS with them. More info on this can be found at: <a href="http://internetministry.info">http://internetministry.info</a> .</div></li><li><div align="justify">These web evangelism strategies do not absolve us from our responsibility of sharing our faith with our neighbors, co-workers, and through our church's outreach programs. Web evangelism is an exciting additional for us to witness. I believe the local church must stay central in all evangelistic efforts. It is important for converts to immediately be connected with a solid Bible-believing church. I also believe that local churches should now add Internet Missionaries as an important part of their mission strategy for the 21st century. </div></li></ul><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://BridgeSites.org">http://BridgeSites.org</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">is under construction and we need your help.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="justify"><a href="http://bridgesites.org"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/bridge_sites_internet_evangelism.jpg" border="0" /></a>Please take a look...<br /><br />We need volunteers to help develop these sites and others... we will team you up with other Christians with similar interests. We soon will be listing specific ways you can help. For now we are creating a list of those who are interested in helping in some capacity. We would also appreciate your prayers that God will meet our financial needs for these efforts.<br /><br />We are also creating a database of good bridgesites that are already developed... if you are aware of any please post them as comments or email me : Scott Reese , <a href="mailto:Scott@internetminister.org">Scott@internetminister.org</a> .<br /><br />Nearly 1 billion people use search engines to surf the net. They search for their interests and we want to create quality sites that they will find. If you have not done so yet, please read my post on <a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/2005/10/synergy-of-combined-passions.html">the synergy of combined passions</a>.<br /><br />Some of the sites we will be developing include:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.freeenglishlessons.org">www.freeenglishlessons.org</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/1600/free_english_lessons.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/free_english_lessons.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.freecomputerlessons.org">www.freecomputerlessons.org</a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/1600/free_computer.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/free_computer.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.olympichighlights.org">www.olympichighlights.org</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.yaofans.org">www.yaofans.org</a> (World's most popular athlete)<br /><br />and many more listed at <a href="http://bridgesite.org">http://bridgesite.org</a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/1600/Michael23com.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/Michael23com.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Some of you have expressed interest in our <a href="http://webevangelist.blogspot.com/2005/12/international-web-ministry-strategy.html">International Web Ministry Strategy</a> . I would appreciate your prayers, this week we are speaking with several key people for this project.</p><p>May the Lord bless you as you serve our wonderful savior...<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1139427133133929612006-02-08T12:53:00.000-06:002006-07-24T16:10:46.800-05:00Blog Ministry - Blog Evangelism - Christian Blogs<div align="justify"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5712/2149/1600/blog_evangelism.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5712/2149/320/blog_evangelism.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://blogministry.org">There is a new resource for those interested in learning more about evangelistic Christian Blogging. The material was provided by Tony Whittaker and his Web-Evangelism guide. You may find it at</a> http://<a href="http://blogministry.org">blogministry.org</a> . Blog evangelism, blog ministry are important strategies of getting the gospel out.<br /><br />Working as a team can be a lot easier and more effective than doing one by yourself. We would like to train you and team you up with some like-minded Christians. Most blogs are geared for Christians - we want to have some geared to the general public to serve as "Bridge Sites". As examples, we will be developing "<a href="http://myspace.com/internetminister">myspaceblog.org</a>" and <a href="http://www.googleearthblog.org">www.googleearthblog.org</a> .<br /><br />This can be<strong> fun </strong>because you will choose topics that fascinate you and that you enjoy. It is also <strong>fun</strong> to be a part of a team and to make friends with people who have the same interests and or spiritual passions. Sharing your faith does not have to be a drudgery done only out of spiritual obligation - Sharing your faith can be exciting and fun - It can bring purpose to your life as we were created to fellowship with God and to do his will. Sharing our faith is the greatest cause in the world!<br /><br />Many of us were blessed of God to grow up learning about God. Do you realize only a very small percentage of the world can say that? Christ said that "unto whom much is given, much is required." How can we keep the GOOD NEWS to ourselves? If we really could understand how good God has been to us - we'd be like Isaiah - we'd have a fire burning in our soul. We'd have a hard time keeping our mouth (or typing fingers) shut - out of gratitude we should have a desire to make Christ known to the uttermost parts or the world!<br /><br />Right now there is someone out there who needs the Lord. You can have the awesome privilege of being the one God uses to share the GOOD NEWS.<br /><br />If you know of other resources for Christian Blogging please post them in the "comments".<br /><br />Also I have just begun work on <a href="http://www.internetminister.org">www.internetminister.org</a> . <a href="http://www.internetminister.org">This is a site to encourage and empower YOU to share your faith. There is a special emphasis on developing evangelistic bridge web sites.</a><br /><br />You will also find a list of the sites we are in process of developing. We need help - VOLUNTEERS, imput, prayers, and financial donations to our 501c3 non-profit : Reconciliation Resource Ministries. (Info at <a href="http://www.Christcares.org">www.Christcares.org</a>) Paypal link to the right...<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Scott Reese<br /><a href="mailto:scott@internetminister.org">scott@internetminister.org</a></div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1138779493672031212006-02-01T00:33:00.000-06:002006-02-06T15:01:56.820-06:00"Myspace" & Paul<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">What would the <span style="color:#cc0000;">Apostle Paul</span> think of the virtual world of "<span style="color:#cc0000;">Myspace</span>"?</span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/1600/myspace.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/myspace.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;">First for those over 30 - a little myspace Q & A?</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong>What is myspace.com?</strong></span> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">An online social networking meeting / hang out place. Members have their own webspace to post pictures, write blogs, listen to music, communicate with friends, meet new people, find out what's cool etc. More info <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myspace">HERE.</a></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong>Is "myspace" a real place?</strong></span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><em>"For those who didn't grow up with the Internet, it might seem strange to think of a mere website as an actual place. But for people like Edstrom and Michael Edwards, a high school senior from San Diego who can't remember when there was no Internet, cyberspace is a real place, even if the entry gates come in the form of a PC.<br />And at least these days, one's MySpace page is not just a home in that place, it's actually who they are online."</em> Rest of the USA TODAY ARTICLE <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-01-08-myspace-teens_x.htm">HERE</a>.</div><div align="justify">A thanks to Frank Johnson of <a href="http://www.strategicdigitaloutreach.com/index.php/weblog/comments/myspace_and_teens/">strategicdigitaloutreach.com</a> for pointing out this article.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong>How many people hang out there?</strong></span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">over 47 million! And growing rapidly.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong>How rapidly?</strong></span> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">on average <span style="color:#cc0000;">over 100 new people sign up every minute</span>,</div><div align="justify">6666 an hour; </div><div align="justify">160,000 a day;</div><div align="justify">5 million a month!</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">who are these people?</span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Mostly teens and young adults although other age groups are starting to increase. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">How much time are teens spending hanging out there?</span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">According to <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_50/b3963001.htm">Bussinessweek.com</a> the typical American teen hangs out there for nearly an hour and a half a day. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">What would Paul's response be to this?</span> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>Let's observe and learn from his trip to Athens</strong> </div><div align="justify">(A.D. 50?) <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Acts 17:16 - 17</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong>STEP ONE - PAUL OBSERVED WHAT WAS GOING ON IN ATHENS...(vs. 16)</strong></span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com">www.myspace.com</a> , use their search bar and type in your hometown. Then browse through the profiles. You will be shocked at what you see and read. <strong>I can't describe it</strong>, pagan, is the first word that comes to mind. <strong>You need to see it for yourself</strong> - most church going adults have no idea where today's youth are. There is a strong peer pressure to list partying and drinking as one of your favorites activities. As you browse, soon you'll see the faces of kids from your church. More than likely, many of their profiles will be quite similar to the others you've seen. I guess they haven't realized that parents can also use the Web. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong>STEP TWO - WHAT PAUL SAW DISTURBED HIM. "HIS SPIRIT WAS STIRRED WHEN HE SAW THE CITY FULL OF IDOLS."</strong></span> (vs.16)</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">May we see the world as God sees it. May our heart be touched with feelings and emotions. We have so many goals and plans for our lives, but what about having a passion to make a difference?</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">STEP THREE - PAUL WAS IMMEDIATELY MOVED TO ACTION.</span></strong> (vs.17)</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Paul did not gather a little group of Christians together to swap stories and to preach sermons about how bad the heathen were. Often our<strong> Sunday morning sermons</strong> are filled with ranting and raving about how evil the heathen are. By the end of the service everyone is ready to pray like the pharisee, "I thank you God, I'm not like those heathen. I'm glad that I pray to you and give money to you - thank you God". Then we go home for the week and make sure that we don't spend any time with those heathens. GOD DOES NOT WANT US TO JUDGE THE LOST, HE WANTS US TO LOVE THEM. Maybe a better idea is to use that time to train, encourage, and inspire the church/congregation to do the work of the ministry throughout the week...</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">STEP FOUR - PAUL WENT WHERE THE MASSES OF PEOPLE WERE HANGING OUT.</span></strong> (vs.17)</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">We must go where the people are. Today's "marketplace" and "Mars Hill Meeting places" must include places like myspace.com. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">It amazes me how <strong>most church attenders</strong> can see the need to hire a full time Youth Director to minister to 50 - 75 teens. (I agree your own kids must be the priority.) Then, they just can't wrap their brain around the concept or need for there to be FULL TIME Internet Ministers to reach out to the MILLIONS of teens who daily spend hours on the Internet. It is obvious that most churches can not support a full time Internet Minister. Yet I ask, "why is so hard for Internet Ministry to be a small part of their mission budget???" A church will raise money to send someone to an inner city park to talk with some teens and to try to share the gospel with a few. Why can't the church catch a vision to send a missionary to "myspace.com", to strategically share the gospel at the world's largest teenage hangout place?</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">STEP 5 - PAUL ENTERED INTO DISCUSSION WITH TOTAL STRANGERS.</span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">"So he reasoned and argued...In the marketplace day after day with any who chanced to be there." Acts 17:17 Amplified Bible</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">It may seem like a chance meeting, but God knows who is searching and will set up divine appointments for all those who are willing to share their faith. Remember it's just our job to share. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.internetminister.org"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/Internet_minister_250.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><span style="color:#ffcc33;">Going "live" in April of 2006 - please pray for (& help?) these efforts.<br /></span><br /></p><div align="justify">In April of 2006 <a href="http://www.InternetMinister.org">www.InternetMinister.org</a> will be a place where you can get training on how to share your faith online. We will also be providing practical opportunities to share your faith. We are in the process on lining up volunteers who would like to help us with this. Please drop me a note or sign up for our newsletter if you are interested. Right now you can go to <a href="http://internetministry.info">http://internetministry.info</a> to get valuable tips.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">STEP 6 - PAUL USED PRACTICAL WISDOM WHILE SHARING HIS FAITH.</span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Paul's message was never watered down or compromised. Paul did find ways to connect with his audience. He found ways to relate with them and their unique culture. As an Urban Missionary I interact with many different cultures. It is important when we share our faith we take into consideration the culture we are entering into. We must think through what are the clear Biblical absolutes and what are our personal preferences. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">As an example, for many years I have been preaching at a Chinese church and also African- American Urban Churches. It is easy for those who are really emotional and expressive in their worship style to judge those who are not as unspiritual - "their faith does not even touch their soul, God has been soooo good to me, I can't help but to shout." Their goal in ministering must focus on sharing the GOOD NEWS, not trying to get the other group to worship the way they like it. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>On the contrary</strong>, those who are deeply contemplative may judge the expressive ones as being too emotional - in need of superficial cheerleading. Just because something is true for ourself (I'm not talking about God's absolute truth) does not mean it's true for others. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Effective ministry takes place when we, with God's help, shed our cultural biases and personal preferences and share the GOOD NEWS in the context of the culture we are ministering to.</span> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">I heard a minister teach that you were compromising (bad to him) if you used an overhead projector to sing songs instead of a hymnal. On the other extreme I went to a large church that was doing a great job sharing their faith in a way that the youth could enjoy and relate to. Yet I was personally offended that they used a video clip that included adult humor as part of their efforts to connect with the "seekers". We can deeply connect with people in the context of their culture without lowering any God given standard of holiness.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Paul started his conversation by finding something he could compliment them on and by discussing something that they were fascinated with. (vs.22)</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">This blog is about to become a book so I better close for now.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">One bit of good news, I read on the <a href="http://appianway.blogspot.com/2006/01/what-can-we-learn-from-b-linked.html#links">Appianway blog</a> that:</div><div align="justify">68% of teens say religion is important to them and 92% say they want a better connection with God.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Wow this sounds like Athens - ripe for revival... now what do you think?</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Acts 17:32-34</strong> ...(when they heard of the resurrection of the dead),</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">some scoffed,</span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">but others said, "We will hear you again about this matter"...</span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">and some joined themselves to him and believed...</span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Lets keep praying to the Lord of the Harvest...</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#333333;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">Scott Reese</span> <span style="color:#ffffff;">Web Evangelist, Internet Minister</span></strong></span><span style="color:#ffffff;">. Other words for the search engines: Internet Ministry, Web Evangelism, Internet evangelism, Christian websites, ministry opportunities.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#333333;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#999999;">Also want to say thanks to <a href="http://adaptivepath.com">adaptivepath.com</a> for an article on their site that was helpful for this blog.</span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1137969270800217242006-01-22T16:34:00.000-06:002006-01-26T22:39:35.673-06:00Web Evangelist<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/1600/web_evangelist.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/web_evangelist.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Web Evangelists Scott and Lisa Reese - Thanks for the prayers. More posts coming soon - Lord willing next Tuesday to be back on a weekly basis again.WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1135071756153752852005-12-20T03:35:00.000-06:002006-01-26T23:01:36.300-06:00NARNIA MOVIE<a href="http://christcares.internetminister.org/narnia_movie.html"><img src="http://christcares.internetminister.org/misc/narnina_movie_info.gif" alt="NarniaMovie.info" width="312" height="40" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff33;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe</span></strong><br /><br />The Chronicles of Narnia<br /><br />Aslan<br /><br />C.S. Lewis<br /><br />PLEASE VISIT:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.NarniaMovie.info"><span style="font-size:180%;">www.NarniaMovie.info</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;">It is a new site<br /></span><span style="color:#ffff33;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffff33;">Check it out and tell me what you think,</span><br /><span style="color:#ffff33;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffff33;"><a href="mailto:Scott@ChristCares.org">Scott@ChristCares.org</a></span>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1133743342456186452005-12-04T17:12:00.000-06:002005-12-04T19:01:06.110-06:00International Web Ministry Strategy<div align="justify">Hundreds of millions of lost souls outside of the United States search the Internet on a daily basis. Proclaiming the GOOD NEWS to them is a vital part of Reconciliation Resource Ministries' Web Evangelism Strategy.<br /><br />When our core organizing site (<a href="http://www.internetminister.org">www.internetminister.org</a>) goes live in April of 2006, we will be developing communities of Christians with common desires to reach out to particular groups. The development of quality "Bridge sites" will be central to our efforts. We must penetrate this lost world and interact with those who don't know God. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">We can not expect those who do not know God to attend church just because they drive down the street and see a pretty church sign. No, we go to them. We must stretch our comfort zone and be willing to invest TIME in the great cause of sharing God's love to this world. By finding ways to connect with the lost in meaningful ways, we are then able to demonstrate and proclaim the love of God. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">We will not only have sites designed for those who are already actively seeking for spiritual answers, but we will also be developing sites that will allow us into their world <strong>("<span style="color:#ffff33;">Bridge Sites</span>"). Most people without God will not be surfing through the various church ministry sites on the Web. We have strategies to go to them where they are. Actually in web terms they come to us because we are what they are searching for. Then we have awesome opportunities to share our faith:</strong></div><div align="justify"><strong></strong> </div><div align="justify"><strong></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">a woman SEARCHING for water came to a well. Christ used that opportunity and that need to share that her greatest thirst was for God. As the Messiah He alone could fill her thirsting soul. The disciples marveled at this sight. They had just obliviously entered a village filled with those who didn't know the GOOD NEWS. Christ charged them to: Lift up their eyes and see the fields ready for a great harvest. We need our eyes opened! Multitudes are ready for harvest! The workers are few. Will you help?</span><br /></strong><br />One aspect of this will be forming communities of believers to work together to reach out to a particular people group, nation, or language.<br /><br />One exciting development that we need immediate financial help with is working with Christians who are already immersed in these cultures. This is especially true in third world countries where a full time missionary can be supported for 2 to 3 dollars a day.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">We are already in contact with some potential missionaries and would like your prayers. The basic plan is as follows: </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">1) RRM is endeavoring to raise designated funds for this project. Out target is to raise $100 per third world missionary. You may support any portion of this amount. I am encouraging the urban churches we resource to start a mission budget of at least $5 a week to help with this cause. Those involved with this project will be able to communicate directly with the missionaries that they are helping.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">2) The monthly financial breakdown will be as follows: $80 directly to the missionary family, $10 to the mission organization or church we are partnering with to help oversee the missionaries endeavors, and $10 to go towards the expenses of accessing an Internet Connection, software, and the promotion of the websites we develop. Of course we would really appreciate if if you also included a donation to our general fund to help us with all our other endeavors.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">3) The missionaries we support will spend a portion of their work week helping us develop and maintain Internet Ministry websites. They know the culture best and will be very valuable in our efforts of bringing the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the world. We will be developing three basic types of websites: evangelistic, discipleship/training, and bridge sites such as Free English Lessons, job training, games, etc.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">4) We will be working mostly with small but already established mission boards for three reasons:</div><ul><li><div align="justify">Since we are not physically in that country we need a trusted Christian organization in place to help with the accountability of the missionaries and to encourage them.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="justify">We are not set up to deal with all the implications of having foreign employees of Reconciliation Resource Ministries.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="justify">This will also help strengthen their wonderful mission endeavors. The extra $10 a month can have a real impact in foreign lands. Also, in most cases, the missionaries we support will spend the bulk of their time in church planting, evangelism etc. For most we are only asking for one full day a week and a couple hours daily. The bulk of their time will be used working with the mission agencies or churches they are already involved with.</div></li></ul><p align="justify">Please pray and drop me an email if the Lord is leading you to help with this endeavor.</p><p align="justify">Scott Reese <a href="mailto:WebEvangelist@gmail.com">WebEvangelist@gmail.com</a> </p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.ChristCares.org">www.ChristCares.org</a> </p><p align="justify"></p>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1133237483502163292005-11-28T21:53:00.000-06:002005-11-28T22:30:13.096-06:00God Questions...PLEASE GO TO <a href="http://www.christcares.org">www.christcares.org</a> and view the banner ad at the bottom of the page.<br /><br /><p>I could use a little input. Please click on the link about God Questions ( <a href="http://www.Godinfo.info">www.Godinfo.info</a> ) and then drop me an email (<a href="mailto:webevangelist@gmail.com">webevangelist@gmail.com</a>) or leave a comment post. Let me know what comments you may have on:</p><p>1) The banner ad.</p><p>2) The copy for the main page of <a href="http://www.Godinfo.info">www.Godinfo.info</a> .</p><p>3) What you feel the top questions would be from unchurched individuals so we can provide some initial information.</p><p>4) What links are you aware of that would be helpful for a "seeker".</p><p>5) What links are you aware of that would be helpful for a new christian.</p><p>6) What links are you aware of that would be helpful for a believer with questions.</p><p>7) What additional ideas do you have for the development of <a href="http://www.Godinfo.info">www.Godinfo.info</a>?</p><p>8) Is there any material that you could provide or would you be willing to help answer requests once we begin promoting this site. (We would provide you with an anonymous email address, training, and foundational answers for common questions.)</p><p>Thank you, and thank you for your prayers,</p><p>Scott</p><p>P.S. - <strong><a href="http://christcares.internetminister.org/november.html">A copy of my latest newsletter is available HERE</a></strong>.</p>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1131957952926048322005-11-14T02:08:00.000-06:002005-11-14T02:51:21.080-06:00Surf Time<span style="color:#ffff33;">How much time do you spend daily surfing the web?</span><br /><br />What sites do you like? Why?<br /><br />How much time are your kids surfing? What do they like?<br /><br />There are probably several key sites that take up a lot of daily time. Wouldn't it be nice if there were similar sites that provided the same services/information/entertainment etc.; yet also were a gospel witness?<br /><br />With your help it can be done. RRM will soon be providing opportunities and training on how to share your faith online. In the meantime, Let me encourage you to be a good steward and to wisely and strategically invest some time in the kingdom of God. Wouldn't it be nice to invest the same amount of time as a TV sitcom in equipping yourself to share the GOOD NEWS to this lost word. Why not take a little time right now...<br /><br />Besides the Web Evangelism Guide (<a href="http://www.internetministry.info">www.internetministry.info</a>) I want to recommend a couple other sites where you can receive outstanding training for web evangelism. (These are also good places to go just to better understand the concept of Internet Ministry).<br /><br /><a href="http://truthmedia.com/training/">http://truthmedia.com/training/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://iec.gospelcom.net/otoe/index.php">http://iec.gospelcom.net/otoe/index.php</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.evangelismtoolbox.com">www.evangelismtoolbox.com</a><br /><br />For anyone interested in a more advanced college/post-grad study of Internet Evangelism, a great place to start is John Edmiston's Cybermissions course:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.Cybermissions.org">www.Cybermissions.org</a>WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16002492.post-1131472787615834112005-11-08T11:14:00.000-06:002005-11-08T12:20:10.353-06:00Pastor Jacob<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/1600/pastorjacobj.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7159/1502/320/pastorjacobj.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Let me introduce you to Pastor Jacob from India.</span><br /><br /><br />First, did you know?<br /><br />· Of all the people who have ever been born, ½ of them are alive today. The world’s population is about 6 Billion. Nearly 3 billion live in what is known as the 10/40 window (North Africa – Central Asia). Most of these precious souls have never heard the GOOD NEWS.<br /><br />· Traditional missionary efforts in these areas are becoming increasingly difficult: 87 countries have officially closed the door to foreign missionaries. There is growing violence towards foreign missionaries. Less than 2% of the world’s missionary force is left to minister there. Also less than 1% of missionary giving is spent on the 10/40 window.<br /><br /><br />· In spite of these difficulties God’s church is growing. Native pastors and missionaries are boldly and bravely sharing their faith. The Internet is also providing awesome opportunities to get the gospel to this region. New believers can study discipleship materials in the safety of their homes. RRM is strategically partnering with native missionaries to create, publish, and promote websites to evangelize and disciple the lost in these strategic areas. We need financial support for these efforts but we also are hoping for your direct involvement. Staring in April of 2006, RRM will provide training and opportunities for you to share your faith Online. This truly is amazing…Instead of spending an evening watching sitcom reruns, you’ll be able to share your faith with real people. People who are lost and hurting and seeking for the truth. You can get a head start by reading articles at: <a href="http://www.internetministry.info/">http://www.internetministry.info/</a> and <a href="http://www.fishblog.org/">http://www.fishblog.org/</a> .<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Pastor Jacob.</span></strong><br /><br />I met Pastor jacon at The Internet Evangelism Coalition's Conference in Chicago.<br />He has a real burden to share the gospel in his homeland. He is in the Chicago area for a few months to raise funds for his "Bless India Missionary Society" which has been in exsistance for almost a decade. We are discussing ways to work together and I want to encourage others to come along side this fine brother. He taught at a Bible college in India and then he resigned because he had a passion for ministry. He ministers in a very difficult mission field. Because he grew up in the area he knows how best to share the gospel in that particular cultural context. They have a great vision and many needs. I'd love to put you in touch with him.<br /><br />It's amazing how far dollars go when investing in native missionaries. I am challenging the Urban Churches that RRM resources to resource a native missionary. Many of these USA urban churches do not have a mission budget. For $15 to $25 a week, they can support a full time missionary through various ministries that RRM is partnering with. We plan on raising funds for native missionaries and then asking them to spend a small protion of their work week helping us develop and maintain a witness to India through internet ministry. Internet evangelism has awesome potential especially if we involve those who best know the cultures we are trying to reach.<br /><br />The needs are so great everywhere we look, it's hard to know where to begin... a good start would be like the Good Samaritan, to help those whom God puts across your path. Please prayerfully if Pastor Jacob is such a person. He will be in the United States for another 2 weeks to two months depending on a number of factors.<br /><br />Also <a href="http://www.Christcares.org"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>www.Christcares.org</strong></span></a> is <span style="color:#ffff00;">under construction</span>. Since it's my first site I am finding optimization a challenge. If you(especially you tech geeks) have a chance to look at it, I'd appreciate feedback and ideas. Thanks.<br /><br />PS - Several of you have contacted me saying that you have not been able to leave a post on this blog. Just click <span style="color:#66ffff;">"Comments"</span> at the bottom of the post-(not the email icon), as far as I know everything is enabled for you to leave a post.WebEvangelisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402922926706369826noreply@blogger.com0