Is the Great Commission unreasonable?
Christ commanded Christians to go out into the world and make disciples of all nations. It's an...
Should Christians support only Christian charities?
I recently heard an interesting statement from a pastor regarding charitable giving. He explained...
How often do you share your faith with others?
Evangelism—sharing our faith in Jesus with people who don't know the Gospel—is at the...
Today's devotional: when God calls you to witness in unconventional ways
Today's devotional, from Delve Into Jesus, calls to mind a vigorous discussion about street...
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Video short explains worldwide advance of Great Commission
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://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5735
Devotional : Courage
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://delveintojesus.com/Devotionals/44/Courage.aspx
Lausanne, the mission movement, and digital evangelism
IE Day's Open Letter to Mission Agencies connects with Lausanne's growing focus on digital evangelism around the world.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/2359
Open letter to mission agency leaders, executives and staff about digital evangelism
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/mission-leaders.php
Seeking non-seekers: using the bridge strategy in mission field evangelism
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/bridge-strategy-using.php
The Engel Scale - a detailed explanation of spiritual journeys towards Christian commitment
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/engel-scale.php
Impact Eternity: self-study and group-study mission challenge course
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://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/impact-eternity.php
Devotional : The Way We Witness
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://delveintojesus.com/Devotionals/41/The-Way-We-Witness.aspx
Go ye unto all the world - a Christian perspective
Jesus' famous charge to his followers: to bring his message of hope to all people around the world.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028:19&version=KJV
"Make disciples" in the Bible: Matthew 28:19-20
Jesus' great charge to his believers was to go out to the entire world and share the Good News with everyone they met. That command to evangelize still motivates Christians today.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028:19-20&version=NIV

