2010-08-08T17:33:52-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/starting/ http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/371 2010-08-08T17:33:52-05:00 A problem with many gospel presentations is that they are ‘finishing’, ’sealing the deal’ proposals, rather than ‘idea starting’, ‘intriguing the lost’, question posers. People who don’t even know there’s a ‘deal’ available, or who have rejected formulaic agendas that don’t engage, may find something else way more helpful. Peter Scheele’s square round triangle video clip is such a presentation – follow this link to buy a round square triangle (US residents) or download an PDF cutout pattern to make your own. http://internetevangelismday.com/screensaver.php 2010-08-08T16:25:41-05:00 There are many overtly Christian screen savers, but some may be too blatant in approach to be wisely evangelistic. We suggest that in most cultures and work environments, it is best not to use ‘in-your-face’ preachy slogans/Bible verses. A lower-key style which tries to ‘intrigue the lost’ and create conversation may have much more real potential. This screen saver is designed for Christians to use in their secular workplaces, where other workers may notice it from time to time. http://internetevangelismday.com/popular-culture.php 2010-08-07T18:20:30-05:00 Suppose God sent you a letter. And in it, He offered you a gift – a simple evangelistic approach similar to the parables that Jesus used. Something that would engage with people’s interests, and employ a common language and experience. Would you want to use it? http://internetevangelismday.com/pop-music.php 2010-08-07T18:16:25-05:00 Since the 60s, most young people have listened to music for hours every day, read music magazines, and defined themselves and their culture by this interest. Music is the wallpaper of their lives and a very deep part of the identity of most teens. It shapes their worldview and defines them more than clothes, films, even TV. It is therefore a prime bridge point into youth culture. Is this potential being used for online evangelism? Very little. http://internetevangelismday.com/music-outreach.php 2010-08-07T18:15:47-05:00 Doug has used his musical background to create a Bridge Strategy evangelistic site in which his faith blends naturally and with integrity into a comprehensive site which is genuinely useful at a musical level. He has kindly written for us an explanation of the ethos and scope of his outreach site. These insights are very valuable to anyone planning any type of evangelistic outreach. http://internetevangelismday.com/music-evangelism.php 2010-08-07T18:14:54-05:00 Music is a universal language. There are many opportunities to create evangelistic pages with music as a starting point, using the Bridge Strategy. Sadly, there are very few such pages available. Here are some possible routes