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To the extent that “evangelism” refers to aggressive proselytizing, I’m not a big fan of the concept. However, the word evangelism if rooted in the Greek word for “Good News,” and I obviously have no qualms with living out and speaking about the Good News of the Gospel.

Thankfully there are Christians out there who are helping us cut through some of the Christian jargon and poor evangelism “techniques” that seem so prevalent. Tony over at Internet Evangelism Day is thinking of ways to help Christians talk about their faith. I think of it as Christians learning to act normal about their faith.

He asked me to pass along several announcements about what he’s up to:

NEW SPEAKER PANEL LAUNCHED
Internet Evangelism Day has a panel of speakers available for conferences, Bible College modules, or ministry consultations. They can address a wide range of digital ministry topics, in a number of countries.
www.internetevangelismday.com/speaker.php

BIBLE COLLEGE TRAINING
Internet Evangelism Day has released a suggested curriculum for digital ministry, that Bible Colleges and seminaries may consider using or adapting to their own needs:
www.internetevangelismday.com/curriculum.php

BUILDING INFORMAL NETWORKS FOR DIGITAL EVANGELISM
In several countries and regions of the world, informal networks of ministries are dramatically enhancing overall fruitfulness. When web evangelism teams combine with radio and literature ministry and local church networks, there is huge crossover synergy for effective evangelism and follow-up of inquirers. It is a model that will work in any country.
www.internetevangelismday.com/building-networks.php

USING POPULAR CULTURE
Suppose God sent you a letter. And in it, He offered you a gift – a simple evangelistic approach similar to the parables that Jesus used. Something that would engage with people’s interests, and employ a common language and experience. Would you want to use it?
Internet Evangelism Day is convinced that this is exactly God’s heart, and that He does indeed offer us a resource which is grossly under-used for ministry: contemporary culture – the world of film, TV, music, theater and books.
www.internetevangelismday.com/popular-culture.php

CHURCH WEBSITES THAT REACH OUTSIDERS
In the last year, over 500 churches have used Internet Evangelism Day’s church website self-assessment tool and received the free evaluation report that this provides. Each report provides a comprehensive list of suggestions for action that will enable a church’s website to better engage with outsiders in their community.
www.internetevangelismday.com/church-site-design.php