Category: Win-Build-Send

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Use Social Media to Minister during the Olympics

Sus Schmitt

Are you watching the Olympics over the next 17 days? Why not share the excitement and the athlete’s testimonies to touch the lives of your friends and family? Just read about an athlete whose faith is tied to their sport* and then try some of these ideas: Pick your favorite sport. Choose a country that’s in the news that day. Choose an athlete who medaled or was picked up by the news media. Next, share the link to this athlete’s story with your friends and family on Facebook or Twitter. NOTES: Athletes in Action (AIA) also has a list of prayer requests for each day … Continue reading Use Social Media to Minister during the Olympics

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Cancer Blogger’s Last Post Goes Viral

Russ

One year ago, I read this news article: B. C. cancer blogger’s final words go viral Derek Miller,  a 41-year-old father of two, died from complications of colorectal cancer.  He had written a farewell post which a close friend published for him on his blog. Perhaps you could generate a discussion on what your last words would be that leads to the gospel. Does anybody  have a “last post” lined up? NOTES: Derek Miller’s “last post.”  Unfortunately, Derek was a committed atheist and believed he would not exist after h Meet e4e author Russ Martin and read Russ’s posts on e4e. Continue reading Cancer Blogger’s Last Post Goes Viral

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Jesus IS Bigger Than Angry Birds

Russ

If you’re interested in YouVersion or in what you might need to consider when putting together a mobile app for ministy, watch this seven-minute interview, Jesus IS Bigger Than Angry Birds, by  TechCrunch with YouVersion’s founder, Bobby Gruenewald. Takeways: – YouVersion has positioned itself as a “Bible engagement” tool and “interactive” app – YouVersion measures ‘everything’ including amount of time the app is open – YouVersion has positioned itself as a cause (they are trying to get people to read the Bible) – YouVersion thinks that if something is on a mobile device, it’s more a part of your life … Continue reading Jesus IS Bigger Than Angry Birds

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A More Purpose Driven Page

Sus Schmitt

Guest Post: “Since I can no longer discern whether Facebook has an inappropriate relationship with me, or vise-versa, I will remove my personal page and replace it with one a little more professional in order to allow Facebook to witness more of my relationship with Christ than my daily relationships with friends and family.  My hope is that my mere acquaintances will start talking more about my most recent blog post than my most recent vacation.  After all, if Facebook in itself is an avenue for eMinistry, then perhaps I have failed my friends by not simply pointing them to Christ, but by filling their news feeds with fluff.” Continue reading A More Purpose Driven Page