2012-02-23T11:04:49-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/great+commission http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/more-of-us-than-ever-6554 2012-02-23T11:04:49-05:00 Exponential growth of souls on this planet is not just some fleeting headline; it is a mandate for the people of God. All of us, each of us, to pray differently, give differently, even plan our future differently. We certainly cannot explain to God "business as usual" because God so loved the world. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5735 2011-09-27T14:26:59-05:00 The acceleration of worldwide church growth and the Great Commission among increasing numbers of unreached people groups has been remarkable, especially in the last century. http://delveintojesus.com/Devotionals/44/Courage.aspx 2011-03-01T16:13:15-05:00 During a recent trip to India, I learned an important lesson in courage from believers who do not let fear of violence or death deter them from spreading the Good News of Jesus. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/2359 2010-08-16T08:47:53-05:00 IE Day's Open Letter to Mission Agencies connects with Lausanne's growing focus on digital evangelism around the world. http://internetevangelismday.com/mission-leaders.php 2010-08-12T13:28:43-05:00 To mission executives, field leaders, missiologists, magazine editors and missionaries everywhere: We know that your ministry's heart is to share the good news of Jesus Christ. May we draw your attention to the potential of new options that can enhance your mission's objectives: the growing array of digital and Internet evangelism opportunities. http://internetevangelismday.com/bridge-strategy-using.php 2010-08-07T18:14:01-05:00 For non-seekers, there are three keys to outreach: the bridge strategy is a key to evangelism in Japan: offering web-pages on secular interests and Japanese culture or felt needs, and building incarnational relationships. As a beautiful illustratration of these opportunities, here are three examples in (non-web) ministry that were very fruitful for Patrick McElligott, a missionary in Japan, as recounted in his book On Giants’ Shoulders. He is a fluent Japanese speaker and writer. For non-seekers, there are three keys to outreach: the bridge strategy is a key to evangelism in Japan: offering web-pages on secular interests and Japanese culture or felt needs, and building incarnational relationships. As a beautiful illustratration of these opportunities, here are three examples in (non-web) ministry that were very fruitful for Patrick McElligott, a missionary in Japan, as recounted in his book On Giants’ Shoulders. He is a fluent Japanese speaker and writer. http://internetevangelismday.com/engel-scale.php 2010-08-07T17:44:22-05:00 There are few online resources explaining the Engel Scale and similar concepts of Christian communication. This page draws together a range of resources and links. http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/impact-eternity.php 2010-08-07T17:01:04-05:00 A self-study and group-study course from a partnership of major mission groups. See the challenge of the needs of the world, and your place in it. Other groups offer similar material: there is a distance learning missions course Kingdom Expansion 101, and for face-to-face courses on world mission, see the Kairos and Perspectives courses. Check our training page for other online courses on evangelism, ministry and communication. http://delveintojesus.com/Devotionals/41/The-Way-We-Witness.aspx 2010-01-10T18:07:30-05:00 Is there still a place for television and radio ministry in today's society? What about preaching in public places - does it even work? Is anyone listening? This devotional explains why it's so important to have humility and faith when it comes to preaching the Gospel, and to surrender our methods of witnessing to Jesus just as we do with every other aspect of our lives. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028:19&version=KJV 2009-09-18T13:35:32-05:00 Jesus' famous charge to his followers: to bring his message of hope to all people around the world.