2011-12-16T11:57:35-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/find/ http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6513 2011-12-16T11:57:35-05:00 In the Celtic Christian tradition, 'thin spaces' are times and places where the spiritual and the natural world intersect – occasions when it is possible to reach out and be touched by God. Christmas, even in our post-christendom world, is such a thin space. http://internetevangelismday.com/videokristi.php 2011-06-20T13:47:00-05:00 A student finding truth and meaning on the Internet. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/227 2010-08-08T17:20:44-05:00 Michael Landon, director of film The Velveteen Rabbit, is interviewed by CT magazine, on his thoughts about being a Christian in Hollywood. (You can subscribe to Christianity Today Movies for more good stuff like this.) The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children’s book which explores the moving and recurring theme of being made ‘real’ through a search for redemptive love. Spielberg’s Artificial Intelligence engages with this at a more adult level, as do so many other books and films – Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico is just one such classic. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/87 2010-08-08T17:10:03-05:00 Two very helpful resources here: 1) The Gray Matrix Frank Gray’s modification of the Engel Scale is an incredibly useful pictorial tool: More on the Matrix 2) How Adults Become Christians Dave Bennett, UK National Director of Bridge Builders (formerly Pocket Testament Leaque) conducted this study by interviewing a range of lasting adult convert regarding the factors that had brought them to faith. His main findings were that the majority of lasting conversions: a. took a long time – an average of about 2 years. b. spiritual journeys frequently started due to a felt need or life problem. d. the biggest factor by far, claimed by the respondents, was ongoing relationships with Christians, and seeing faith modeled in their lives. This far exceeded other factors such as reading books, tracts, even the Bible, or watching videos. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1397 2010-08-08T17:05:16-05:00 Being what they search for: Google can predict a flu outbreak in a particular town or area long before the medical authorities, based an upsurge in geographical searches about flu. Google has a unique*, mind-blowing direct line into the minds of the planet. (*With the exception of God, of course.) http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/2269 2010-08-08T17:02:02-05:00 Inception has been getting rave reviews. It’s certainly the sort of film you’d want to see a second time. In fact, this second viewing phenomenon is very widespread, as people return to work out the intricacies of the plot, not to mention looking for the many hidden visual and musical puns which have been deliberately embedded in the film. This is what the industry calls a ‘rehook’. (How can we make aspects of Christian and evangelistic ministry, offline or online, have this ‘rehook’, ’sticky’ attraction to return?) http://internetevangelismday.com/vacancies.php 2010-08-08T16:49:44-05:00 You want to be involved in some area of web evangelism? What next? First, two important statements: * You do not need to be technical – there are many options available for everyone. * Please take time to learn: we offer a range of training materials and books on our Training page. We all need equipping for any type of Christian ministry, and web evangelism is no exception. You can impact the world in unique ways. http://internetevangelismday.com/speaker.php 2010-08-08T16:48:29-05:00 The potential for online evangelism is incredible, and we are eager to share more about it. We can provide speakers for events such as: * evangelism-related and mission conferences * pastors’ or ministers’ fraternals * Bible Colleges * seminars * communication courses * mission agency staff meetings * Christian resource exhibitions We have a panel of speakers who can cover a wide range of subjects within the field of online and mobile evangelism, within a number of countries. http://internetevangelismday.com/christina.php 2010-08-08T16:05:36-05:00 Christina was at a crisis in her life when she went to see The Passion of the Christ film. She went to buy a Bible, and then viewed an outreach website based on The Passion. Early in January of 2004 I came to a crossroad in my life. I was living away from my family and going to college... http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/purpose-driven-life.php 2010-08-07T16:58:57-05:00 Rick Warren’s best-seller has led to transformation of individual Christian lives and church ministry, as it has shown people that God has a specific fulfilling plan for their them. And one part of that, of course, is fitting into His evangelistic strategy for the world.