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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It’s the Message, Not the Messenger
The kingdom of God is not the realm of grandiose talk; it is a realm of power. — 1 Corinthians 4:20 (The Voice) 1877: William Booth of the Salvation Army commissioned a young man with a colorful heritage to preach on this date: he was a gypsy, born in a tent a few miles north of […]
http://faithgateway.com/it-is-the-message-not-the-messenger/
Go Make Disciples
You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to His people. Praise be to God! — Psalm 68:35 (NIV) Finding refuge is not a concept most of us relate to in the physical sense. We have our comfortable homes and vehicles and the freedom to come and go […]
http://faithgateway.com/go-make-disciples/
Go and Make Disciples
So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit — Matthew 28:19–20 (NCV) His Commanding Presence That day up there on the mountain, Jesus assured them of His remarkable power when He said, “All authority in heaven and on […]
http://faithgateway.com/go-and-make-disciples/
Mobile phones: the future for missions and evangelism
Because mobiles reach everywhere, everyone can be reached.
Here's an example of sharing the good news in a 'Creative Access Nation', reported by the Mobile Advance missions resource site...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11253
More Of Us Than Ever - #6554
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://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/more-of-us-than-ever-6554
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