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Facepainting with a difference - the letter E on your forehead
Take your index finger, and draw an imaginary letter ‘E’ on your forehead. Or have fun with some friends and use washable finger paint or marker, to make the letter visible. Do it now, before you read any further.
Recent research from Kellogg School of Management has suggested ...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6915
Effective evangelism - Relationships and listening: keys to finding Jesus online
To paraphrase the 1990's election slogan (in response to the unspoken question "What's the priority?"), we might respond to "What's the key to effective evangelism?" with the answer: "It's the relationships, silly."
Most lasting conversions are the result of an ongoing relationship with one or more believers.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6700
Win Christian books in Internet Evangelism Day's November competition
Turns out I've been writing the Web Evangelism Bulletin (W.E.B.) for nearly 14 years, and this month sees the 200th issue. To give thanks to the Lord and to bless the readers of the Bulletin or DEI blog, you can win book prizes and other resources during November – 22 are available. Grateful thanks to the publishers and writers for giving them. The prizes relate directly to a richer understanding of the good news, or ways to communicate it (both offline and online) in the 21st century
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6060
Why infographics are so important in communication
Since the Internet has become the source of information and transferred our location of knowledge from paper to digital formats, the infographic has become a form of communication that combines image and word to create a specific way to convey and synthesize knowledge.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4997
Effective communication: Robin Hood wedding march went wrong
Effective communication has many strands.
One is listening, asking questions and checking for feedback that the message we communicate is actually understood.
A couple in UK arranging their marriage service requested the organist to play 'the Robin Hood theme' for the bride to come up the aisle. This was readily agreed to. No problems. Here's what they wanted...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4800
Understanding and using Facebook and social media effectively
Social media can be a confusing and fragmented communication niche. Facebook, for instance, is an almost ramshackle accumulation of features and counter-intuitive usability options. For example 'Like' means three things depending on context. 'Like' a fan page means 'become a fan'. 'Like' a webpage or blog post means posting a summary on your own Facebook Wall. 'Like' a Facebook post means little, and doesn’t share that post with your friends.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4542
Christian storytelling - incredibly vital for effective communication
Storytelling is so strategic. The Christian Storyteller releases a monthly story and tips. They also have regular conferences.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4503
Words matter in effective evangelism: moving 1.48 video clip
Words, images, and loving actions within unconditional relationships, are all means of sharing the good news. Words can kill, or bring life. Unimaginative words, chosen without an understanding of how they may resonate with hearers or readers, may sadly fail.
Creative words can illuminate. Infiltrate barriers. Smuggle meaning to the heart.
This moving video shows the principle.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4190
Word cloud analysis on Bible, our own words, or evangelistic writing
Word clouds assign size to demonstrate the frequency of word use in text. 66Clouds.com have done this for the entire Bible. What, I wonder, would word-cloud analysis of my spoken words look like? "Me, my, I, no, disagree, but"; or "you, we, us, yes please, thank you, well done"? Scary. And such a word cloud exists.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/3555
The importance of creativity and dialogue for effective idea creation
Steven Johnson offers some valuable insights into ‘where good ideas come from’. He highlights the timescale needed, and especially the cross-fertlization of ideas through discussion and networking.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/2629
