Comments - How will the Internet change how we do evangelism? - Missional Outreach Network for the Missional Church2024-03-29T00:51:25Zhttp://missionalnetwork.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2422312%3ABlogPost%3A6564&xn_auth=noMichael, you make a good poin…tag:missionalnetwork.ning.com,2008-12-05:2422312:Comment:66652008-12-05T05:57:41.543ZJames Noredhttp://missionalnetwork.ning.com/profile/JamesNored
Michael, you make a good point about the value of archived conversations. This is, indeed, one of the goals of this network, to provide an avenue for sharing all of these stories (that are usually in someone's head) so that we can learn from them and be encouraged by them. The question that you ask about how to get the best and clearest message is a good question.
Michael, you make a good point about the value of archived conversations. This is, indeed, one of the goals of this network, to provide an avenue for sharing all of these stories (that are usually in someone's head) so that we can learn from them and be encouraged by them. The question that you ask about how to get the best and clearest message is a good question. People may become "transparen…tag:missionalnetwork.ning.com,2008-12-05:2422312:Comment:66632008-12-05T05:40:34.022ZGreg Zieglerhttp://missionalnetwork.ning.com/profile/GregZiegler
People may become "transparent" (as James put it)...or at least semi-translucent, on the internet because there is less PERCEIVED RISK. Relationships are risky things.<br />
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When speaking of evangelism, the internet could be attractive because initially it may allow for Christ's/our story to be disemminated widely with less risk, or at least perception, of rejection.<br />
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Ultimately, however, the world isn't virtual, it is personal...and eventually discipleship, thankfully, must involve more than a…
People may become "transparent" (as James put it)...or at least semi-translucent, on the internet because there is less PERCEIVED RISK. Relationships are risky things.<br />
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When speaking of evangelism, the internet could be attractive because initially it may allow for Christ's/our story to be disemminated widely with less risk, or at least perception, of rejection.<br />
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Ultimately, however, the world isn't virtual, it is personal...and eventually discipleship, thankfully, must involve more than a virtual personna. It's risky business that we relish. Mike, thanks for spelling out…tag:missionalnetwork.ning.com,2008-12-04:2422312:Comment:66432008-12-04T22:06:12.792ZJames Noredhttp://missionalnetwork.ning.com/profile/JamesNored
Mike, thanks for spelling out how radio--a type of mass media--is being used to link people personally. This is key. Radio leads to cell calls which leads to personal contacts and relationships. I'm excited about the potential that the hispanic broadcast for World Radio in the DFW area has for connecting callers with our new hispanic church plants.
Mike, thanks for spelling out how radio--a type of mass media--is being used to link people personally. This is key. Radio leads to cell calls which leads to personal contacts and relationships. I'm excited about the potential that the hispanic broadcast for World Radio in the DFW area has for connecting callers with our new hispanic church plants. Dwanye, it is great to hear y…tag:missionalnetwork.ning.com,2008-12-04:2422312:Comment:66412008-12-04T22:03:32.252ZJames Noredhttp://missionalnetwork.ning.com/profile/JamesNored
Dwanye, it is great to hear your perspective as a church planter and as a leader of 20 somethings. As you say, things are constantly changing. How do we stay current and effective in this environment?<br />
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It would seem that church leaders must constantly be learning--not just Scripture, but culture as well. And yes, technology is now an essential part of this culture.<br />
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I'm glad to hear that personal relationships still "win the day" with 20 somethings. Technology helps establish and maintain these…
Dwanye, it is great to hear your perspective as a church planter and as a leader of 20 somethings. As you say, things are constantly changing. How do we stay current and effective in this environment?<br />
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It would seem that church leaders must constantly be learning--not just Scripture, but culture as well. And yes, technology is now an essential part of this culture.<br />
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I'm glad to hear that personal relationships still "win the day" with 20 somethings. Technology helps establish and maintain these personal relationships. Oddly, radio as antique as it…tag:missionalnetwork.ning.com,2008-12-04:2422312:Comment:66372008-12-04T20:25:14.418ZMike Eppinettehttp://missionalnetwork.ning.com/profile/MikeEppinette
Oddly, radio as antique as it may sound, still remains a predominate medium in our cars and the workplace. What is interesting is how it is tying many of the new media together. Presently World Radio speakers number 151 around the world. Only 2 of them do not have internet access. In their reporting, what we find amazing is that they are giving out their cell phone number on the air. The majority of them have their version of the "Go Phone". It costs them nothing to receive calls. The caller is…
Oddly, radio as antique as it may sound, still remains a predominate medium in our cars and the workplace. What is interesting is how it is tying many of the new media together. Presently World Radio speakers number 151 around the world. Only 2 of them do not have internet access. In their reporting, what we find amazing is that they are giving out their cell phone number on the air. The majority of them have their version of the "Go Phone". It costs them nothing to receive calls. The caller is charged the minutes. Soon the speaker will give out a web address that will give them all sorts of links to contact whom they wish depending on their need. Be aware that you may see international "seekers" here because of a link they ran across. Then we can all share the cross and empty tomb and watch the power of that message work in the hearts of lost souls. A few quick thoughts. First,…tag:missionalnetwork.ning.com,2008-12-04:2422312:Comment:66352008-12-04T20:24:08.179ZDwayne Hiltyhttp://missionalnetwork.ning.com/profile/DwayneHilty
A few quick thoughts. First, I think the fact that the internet alters information exchange at such a rapid pace will itself make predicting it's future use a bit tricky. Perhaps a question that it raises is not so much "how it will change outreach" but "how will it change our posture towards evangelism itself." What is an effective means of networking and conversation today via the internet (e.g., Facebook, blogging, text messaging, etc.) will likely be out of date within months or years. How…
A few quick thoughts. First, I think the fact that the internet alters information exchange at such a rapid pace will itself make predicting it's future use a bit tricky. Perhaps a question that it raises is not so much "how it will change outreach" but "how will it change our posture towards evangelism itself." What is an effective means of networking and conversation today via the internet (e.g., Facebook, blogging, text messaging, etc.) will likely be out of date within months or years. How can we be ready to use the next medium without feeling like we're constantly trying to keep up?<br />
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Second, as a young church planter (32) who leads a church predominantly with 20-somethings, I can say that at the end of the day, personal relationships still win the day. What I've begun asking and moving towards, isn't so much replacing those interactions, but using the internet to facilitate/coordinate those relationships.<br />
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Great questions/thoughts James. Thanks for making us think and process some of this stuff. James,
I believe an importan…tag:missionalnetwork.ning.com,2008-12-04:2422312:Comment:66162008-12-04T14:39:44.413ZLynn S. Noredhttp://missionalnetwork.ning.com/profile/LynnSNored
James,<br />
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I believe an important aspect is how the Internet will also affect mentoring for discipleship, spiritual formation, and "conventional" bible classes. Having used email interchanges at the university at OC and now having used a mandantory discussion blog at South Pacific Bible College for the course there, I believe that the discussion group has tremendous potential for increasing interaction and learning in a "conventional" bible class. I meet with the potenial teachers for the class we…
James,<br />
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I believe an important aspect is how the Internet will also affect mentoring for discipleship, spiritual formation, and "conventional" bible classes. Having used email interchanges at the university at OC and now having used a mandantory discussion blog at South Pacific Bible College for the course there, I believe that the discussion group has tremendous potential for increasing interaction and learning in a "conventional" bible class. I meet with the potenial teachers for the class we are going to have on "Why Do We Do What We Do When We Do Church" last night and having this discussion group was well received. ( 5 of our elders were in the session). So, you may wish to explore how use of this medium affects the "traditional" bible class as well.