Press Release Summary = Churches are planning a focus day on 7 May,
to learn more about using the Internet for outreach.
Press Release Body = Churches around the country are holding a web
awareness Sunday on 7 May. This annual Internet Evangelism Day enables
Christians to learn more about the potential of the Web to effectively
share the biblical
theme of Good News.
As the Internet has made the world smaller, many believers see the
Web as a useful tool to spread
their faith, yet are unsure how to do it.
The InternetEvangelismDay.com website provides downloads which churches
are using to create a focus spot during their meetings on 7 May
(or on any other suitable date). This slot will vary in length,
from 1 minute upwards, to suit the church\'s program. They can choose
from a range of downloadable handouts, video clips, PowerPoint presentation,
and even drama scripts and music.
The site also explains how to build effective church
web-pages, use \'blogs\' and other types of site for outreach,
and it showcases good examples.
Many Christian leaders are recommending that churches use this opportunity
to enhance their own ministries. \"I encourage all leaders to take
advantage of this initiative and explore their options for using
the Web,\" says Pastor Ted Haggard of the US National Association
of Evangelicals.
One surprising aspect that the IE Day site emphasizes: web outreach
is for anyone, not just the technically gifted. \"There are many
ways to share your faith
online, without any technical background at all,\" claims IE
Day co-ordinator Tony Whittaker.
Visit InternetEvangelismDay.com for more information.
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