Impact of mobile phones on ministry and mission in majority world
Amazing statistic: three-quarters of the world's population has access to a mobile phone, says a new World Bank study. And that doesn't just mean the rich West. Over 70% of sub-Saharan Africans have access to a mobile. There are nearly 5 billion mobile users in the Majority World. The opportunities for digital discipleship and evangelism are vast.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8727
The 'person of peace' concept and online evangelism
The 'man of peace' concept from Luke 10 is something that many people use, consciously or unconsciously. That is, in an evangelistic situation, an individual who is open and welcoming may be a gateway to others in the community. How does this work in online evangelism?
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8820
The message and challenge of the Olympics to the church
The Olympics opening ceremony has received near-universal acclaim from round the world. As it got underway, the words that came to mind were, "Thank God for ...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8790
How to escape the negative brain rewiring by digital media
If you listen to no other audio talk this year, make it this one. Because it is foundational to everything you do online, and how that relates to your wider life.
Michael Hyatt, author of the highly-recommended book Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, shares some serious practical wisdom on how to counteract the negative things that digital media is doing to our brains and life patterns.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8766
Start making short videos for your church or evangelism
One thing I love about Paul Clifford is that he gives stuff away. He writes in his newsletter, "The first question I ask myself every week is… what can I give away this week?"
A keen advocate of video production, Paul writes: "I created my own product announcement video for Church Video Summer School..."
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8711
Using Pinterest for your nonprofit, church or ministry
If you haven't tried Pinterest yet, see our introduction and the remarkable story in this infographic...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8685
Free Christian resources about re-released Chariots of Fire film
Culturewatch ministry Damaris has released free resources to use in conjunction with the re-release of the digitally-remastered Chariots of Fire and the Olympics. Download free from their Chariots of Fire page including the videos below in WMV or MOV format, plus free discussion materials and PowerPoints to use in meetings, youth groups or schools.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8652
Interview with Michael Hyatt, author of new Platform book
A chance to listen to author Michael Hyatt, inteviewed by Michael Stelzner, writer of the valuable Social Media Examiner blog. Hyatt's new book 'Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World' is a practical step-by-step masterclass which is getting glowing reviews. We give it the very highest recommendation. Any non-profit, mission, charity, or church will benefit hugely from Hyatt’s insights.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8631
In the last minute, all this happened on the Web: infographic
Amazing figures you can quote to point up the use of digital media, from these two infographics…
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8617
Infographics & book to help non-profits use Facebook and Twitter
Three infographics for the price of one:
- Understanding your audience, strategies to use Facebook and Twitter, what to post.
- More details on best times for posting.
- Good content engages people on social media
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8593