If you are a Christian, and are open to learning a new way to reach people, you will greatly enjoy this e Book. I would argue that Jesus Christ was the greatest networker in history. I truly believe that if he were walking the earth today, he would include the Internet in his plans to share his message of redemption. As Christians, we tend to be the last group of individuals to take advantage of new technologies. While the Internet is certainly used for evil purposes, it can also be used for good. Just as believers use the technology of radio and television to share our faith, we should consider the Internet the newest and most powerful means to deliver our message.
A few short months ago, I had not even heard of Twitter. Furthermore, upon hearing of it, I didn’t like the name, assuming that those who participated in such nonsense were undoubtedly twits!
It finally dawned on me that Twitter, if utilized properly, could me a marvelous medium by which to share the love of Christ with people around the World!
Please join me in sharing Christ with the World one “Tweet” at a time.
Social Networking? You may be saying to yourself, “I don't get Social Networking. I know it is surging in popularity, especially with young people, but should I pay attention to it?”
J.A. Barnes coined the term “Social Networking” to describe patterns of relationships within society in 1954. Social networks have subsequently been used by sociologists and social psychologists to study ways in which society functions and interacts.
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar theorized that in order for a social structure to remain cohesive and active it must maintain at least 150 members. Today, Social Networking websites have emerged to tighten this relationship and further develop a web of social ties.
The number of members of Social Networking websites today far exceed Dunbar's 150. Myspace alone, for example, has 168,112,249 members with more joining every day.
I urge you – don’t pass up this opportunity to reach the world for Christ! The secular-world is employing this phenomenon to its great benefit. Why not the Church?
Too often, we Christians conclude that we need to avoid, like the plague, any practice with which we are either unfamiliar or uncomfortable. Where would be today if our Church Fathers refused to do that which they found uncomfortable?
As Christians, we often feel a burning-desire within us to do something to reach the world with the blessed hope that is within us. However, we frequently struggle, thinking, “What can I, a single individual, do to reach those to whom I’ve been called? Furthermore, to whom am I called?”
I contend that one of the most phenomenal opportunities to do just that has come about! That opportunity is Social Networking. The most popular and fastest-growing social networking sites in the world is Twitter!
Click here to learn how to reach the world for Christ one "tweet" at a time, using Twitter. This is truly your Introduction to Evangelism. Let's reach the world!
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