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− | + | Since its inception, [[Christianity]] has seen a consistent and [http://users.adam.com.au/bstett/BChristianIncrease12.htm dramatic increase in its number of adherents].<ref>http://users.adam.com.au/bstett/BChristianIncrease12.htm</ref><ref>http://pewforum.org/Christian/Faith-and-Conflict-The-Global-Rise-of-Christianity.aspx</ref> In the 1940s the Lausanne Movement was started in order to help Christendom evangelize globally with greater effectiveness and thousands of Christian leaders from around the globe meet regularly to increase the effectiveness of [[evangelism|Christian evangelism]].<ref>http://www.lausanne.org/about.html</ref> | |
− | Since its inception, [[Christianity]] has seen a consistent and [http://users.adam.com.au/bstett/BChristianIncrease12.htm dramatic increase in its number of adherents].<ref>http://users.adam.com.au/bstett/BChristianIncrease12.htm</ref><ref>http://pewforum.org/Christian/Faith-and-Conflict-The-Global-Rise-of-Christianity.aspx</ref> In the | + | |
+ | [[CRU]] is one of the world's largest evangelism organizations within Christendom and has over 25,000 full-time missionaries. In 2006, Alan Beeber of CRU predicted that internet evangelism will result in more conversion that all other forms of evangelism for CRU combined.<ref>http://www.lausanneworldpulse.com/pdf/issues/LWP0206.pdf</ref> | ||
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== Global Media Outreach == | == Global Media Outreach == | ||
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− | + | [[Global Media Outreach]] is the internet evangelism arm of [[CRU]]. | |
− | + | Global media outreach is criticized by Christians for not giving a valid message in term of a salvation message as far as their evangelism efforts.<ref>[http://www.billionbibles.org/global-media-outreach.html Global Media Outreach]</ref> | |
== Network211 == | == Network211 == | ||
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Network211 currently has a project called Project 100Million. | Network211 currently has a project called Project 100Million. | ||
− | Project 100Million is an evangelism and discipleship ministry of Network211. Their goal is to reach 100,000,000 people worldwide with the Gospel online. Project 100Million is multilingual, ministering in English, Farsi, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language and Easy English. Other languages are under development. Network211 has reached people in over 200 countries and territories. As of June 22, 2015, their online ministry has reached over 16,727,000 people.<ref>[http://www.network211.com/results.html Network211 - our results]</ref> | + | Project 100Million is an evangelism and discipleship ministry of Network211. Their goal is to reach 100,000,000 people worldwide with the Gospel online. |
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+ | Project 100Million is multilingual, ministering in English, Farsi, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language and Easy English. Other languages are under development. Network211 has reached people in over 200 countries and territories. | ||
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+ | As of June 22, 2015, their online ministry has reached over 16,727,000 people.<ref>[http://www.network211.com/results.html Network211 - our results]</ref> | ||
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+ | == Internet creationism == | ||
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+ | ''See also:'' [[Internet creationism]] | ||
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+ | On February 24, 2015, the ''Science Nordic'' website declared: | ||
+ | {{Cquote|Creationism, the belief that a god -- not evolution -- shaped life on Earth, is ... spreading in the very stronghold of evolution, Europe. That’s the conclusion of five years of research that’s been put into new book on creationism. The book details how creationism is on the march throughout most of Europe. | ||
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+ | "Creationism is most dominant in Eastern Europe and Turkey, but even some schools in the Netherlands are teaching creationism," says one of the book’s authors Hans Henrik Hjermitslev, University College South Denmark. "Politicians in some German federal states are advocating that schools use creationist books alongside those about evolutionary theory in their lessons. This kind of struggle is going on on a small scale in many places."... | ||
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+ | "Over the last ten years we’ve seen the emergence of big-city creationism. London is a good example," says Kjærgaar. | ||
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+ | Here, noticeably more young people have been signed up to various local and religious groups. | ||
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+ | "And this doesn't just apply to young Muslims as many people might think. Christian groups are also recruiting young people... | ||
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+ | Creationism has particularly been on the rise in step with the internet, which according to Peter Kjærgaard has made it much easier for people to become activists...<ref>[http://sciencenordic.com/scientists-warn-creationism-rise-europe Scientists warn: creationism is on the rise in Europe], ''Science Nordic''</ref>}} | ||
== YouTube Christian evangelism == | == YouTube Christian evangelism == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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+ | '''Internet evangelism news and general information:''' | ||
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+ | *[http://www.christiantoday.com/article/digital.revolution.creating.new.evangelism.opportunities/29664.htm Digital revolution creating new evangelism opportunities], ''Christianity Today'' | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVnZAzG53Ok Internet evangelism] - [[YouTube]] video | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVnZAzG53Ok Internet evangelism] - [[YouTube]] video | ||
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− | *[http://www. | + | '''Analysis of internet evangelism:''' |
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+ | *[http://www.christianpost.com/news/study-reveals-internet-evangelism-is-effective-64584/ Study Reveals Internet Evangelism Is Effective] - Christian Post, 2011 | ||
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+ | *[http://notashamedofthegospel.com/online-evangelism-101/top-5-reasons-why-internet-evangelism-is-the-next-big-thing/ Top 5 Reasons Why Internet Evangelism is the Next Big Thing] | ||
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+ | '''Internet evangelism methods:''' | ||
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+ | Social media: | ||
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+ | *[http://www.christiantoday.com/article/christian.ministries.using.social.media.to.connect.to.millions.all.over.the.world/83726.htm Christian ministries using social media to connect to millions all over the world], ''Christianity Today'' | ||
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+ | *[http://notashamedofthegospel.com/social-media/the-ultimate-christian-guide-to-twitter/ The Ultimate Christian Guide to Twitter] | ||
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+ | Podcasting: | ||
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+ | *[http://blogs.christianpost.com/show-times/internet-evangelism-idea-podcasting-the-gospel-21567/ Internet Evangelism Idea: Podcasting the Gospel] | ||
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+ | '''Internet evangelism day:''' | ||
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+ | *[http://www.christianpost.com/news/evangelical-website-promotes-internet-evangelism-day-74022/ Evangelical Website Promotes 'Internet Evangelism Day'], ''Christian Post'' | ||
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+ | *[http://www.internetevangelismday.com/ Internet evangelism Day] | ||
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+ | *[http://creationwiki.org/Anticreationist_youtube_debate_tactics Sharing your creationist videos on YouTube and the internet] | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 21:07, August 21, 2016
Since its inception, Christianity has seen a consistent and dramatic increase in its number of adherents.[1][2] In the 1940s the Lausanne Movement was started in order to help Christendom evangelize globally with greater effectiveness and thousands of Christian leaders from around the globe meet regularly to increase the effectiveness of Christian evangelism.[3]
CRU is one of the world's largest evangelism organizations within Christendom and has over 25,000 full-time missionaries. In 2006, Alan Beeber of CRU predicted that internet evangelism will result in more conversion that all other forms of evangelism for CRU combined.[4]
Contents
Global Media Outreach
Global Media Outreach is the internet evangelism arm of CRU.
Global media outreach is criticized by Christians for not giving a valid message in term of a salvation message as far as their evangelism efforts.[5]
Network211
Network211 is a world missionary outreach focused on global evangelism and discipleship via the Internet.[7]
Network211 currently has a project called Project 100Million.
Project 100Million is an evangelism and discipleship ministry of Network211. Their goal is to reach 100,000,000 people worldwide with the Gospel online.
Project 100Million is multilingual, ministering in English, Farsi, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language and Easy English. Other languages are under development. Network211 has reached people in over 200 countries and territories.
As of June 22, 2015, their online ministry has reached over 16,727,000 people.[8]
Internet creationism
See also: Internet creationism
On February 24, 2015, the Science Nordic website declared:
“ | Creationism, the belief that a god -- not evolution -- shaped life on Earth, is ... spreading in the very stronghold of evolution, Europe. That’s the conclusion of five years of research that’s been put into new book on creationism. The book details how creationism is on the march throughout most of Europe.
"Creationism is most dominant in Eastern Europe and Turkey, but even some schools in the Netherlands are teaching creationism," says one of the book’s authors Hans Henrik Hjermitslev, University College South Denmark. "Politicians in some German federal states are advocating that schools use creationist books alongside those about evolutionary theory in their lessons. This kind of struggle is going on on a small scale in many places."... "Over the last ten years we’ve seen the emergence of big-city creationism. London is a good example," says Kjærgaar. Here, noticeably more young people have been signed up to various local and religious groups. "And this doesn't just apply to young Muslims as many people might think. Christian groups are also recruiting young people... Creationism has particularly been on the rise in step with the internet, which according to Peter Kjærgaard has made it much easier for people to become activists...[9] |
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YouTube Christian evangelism
YouTube is a popular online video sharing site that provides a method distributing Christian/creationist videos across the world. The YouTube search engine is the second largest search engine in the world.[10]
Recently, Christians and Christian creationists have faced problems with atheist cyberbullies, but they have developed methods to overcome this problem.
See also
- Essay: Sharing your Christian/creationist videos on the internet
- Resources on becoming a Christian
- Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian
- Creation vs. Evolution Videos
- Christianity
- Internet atheism
External links
Internet evangelism news and general information:
- Digital revolution creating new evangelism opportunities, Christianity Today
- Internet evangelism - YouTube video
Analysis of internet evangelism:
- Study Reveals Internet Evangelism Is Effective - Christian Post, 2011
Internet evangelism methods:
Social media:
- Christian ministries using social media to connect to millions all over the world, Christianity Today
Podcasting:
Internet evangelism day:
- Evangelical Website Promotes 'Internet Evangelism Day', Christian Post
References
- ↑ http://users.adam.com.au/bstett/BChristianIncrease12.htm
- ↑ http://pewforum.org/Christian/Faith-and-Conflict-The-Global-Rise-of-Christianity.aspx
- ↑ http://www.lausanne.org/about.html
- ↑ http://www.lausanneworldpulse.com/pdf/issues/LWP0206.pdf
- ↑ Global Media Outreach
- ↑ Network211 - our results
- ↑ Network211 - About us
- ↑ Network211 - our results
- ↑ Scientists warn: creationism is on the rise in Europe, Science Nordic
- ↑ http://www.tgdaily.com/trendwatch-features/39777-youtube-surpasses-yahoo-as-world%E2%80%99s-2-search-engine