2013-07-23T10:35:07-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/advocacy/ http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11318 2013-07-23T10:35:07-05:00 If you are a church or nonprofit, a YouTube channel may be an appropriate and valuable addition to your advocacy. Here's an infographic that may encourage you: http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11014 2013-06-11T11:27:57-05:00 'Bringing the World to Your Church' is a valuable handbook to help mission advocates. Previously published as a paperback, it is now available as a free ebook download. It is full of valuable practical ideas. The only issue to be aware of – it was written before social networking came along, so you need to overlay its lessons with an understanding of how networking can leverage missions awareness in your church fellowship, as well as connect directly with missions staff and news from around the world. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4877 2011-06-29T15:12:41-05:00 Simon Sinek offers a vital insight into effective communication in an 18-minute TED lecture. Why do some people communicate better or achieve more than others? This presentation deserves analysis and discussion by pastors, leadership teams, or mission advocates. It's not about 'selling products', though that is one illustration he uses. It's about communicating ideas from 'inside out', in such a way that people will own them. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/398 2010-08-09T15:37:46-05:00 Are you involved in any sort of advocacy – for web evangelism, missions, or anything? Chris Brogan has suggestions for doing it well. Are you a perfectionist or an optimalist? And what’s the difference? Leading Blog has the answer. There’s a free downloadable ebook Kingdom Partnerships For Synergy in Missions available from WEA. Pew Forum have published a study on why people leave the church. Think Christian blog shares thoughts about it. http://sermonindex.net/modules/articles/index.php?view=article&aid=20450 2008-01-23T10:37:04-05:00 Evangelism in Webster dictionary is generically defined as: “zealous advocacy of a cause.” Oh that the “cause” of Christ be proclaimed from the roof-tops of the world. James A. Stewart said: “Evangelism is still the life of the Church. Evangelism if the Spirit of Christ...