Become an Online Missionary!

"What are some ways an online missionary can use Facebook Live for evangelism purposes?" Facebook Live remains one of the most effective ways to draw an audience. One click gives you instant access to your friends' timelines. But how can you use such a powerful tool...

Who forms the Online Ministry Team? Team Leader Social media coordinator Web designer Photographer Graphic designer Video editor Audio editor Host (video and/or audio) What are my First Steps? Know the reason behind your online ministry (your WHY) Get your church...

  We asked digital disciples from around the world to share the tools they believe are vital to the growth of an online ministry. We received responses from Amazing Facts, the Social Media + Big Data dept. at the NAD, and members of the Digital Disciples Facebook...

  Some time ago, I had a chat with two members of the Pioneer Memorial Media team on the campus of Andrews University. With hundreds of people tuning into their livestream each week on Facebook alone (countless others around the world on television), I wanted some...

Drive traffic to your church website by meeting the needs of your visitors 1. Provide Online Bible Studies When you think about Bible studies, what picture comes to mind? For me, I used to imagine sitting in a circle with other attendees, Bibles opened in one hand and...

We’ve made it to the last part of this three-part series. If you missed the first two, I recommend reading them before this post, to give you a better grasp of what we’re discussing. Digital Discipleship Ministry is the forerunner in defining and bringing together...

(Part 2 of A 3-part Blog series - Read Part 1 here) AM I CONTENT DISTRIBUTOR? Imagine this: Someone writes an informative blog post entitled “3 Ways to Start a Budget-friendly livestream for your Church”. The piece can benefit communication directors and...

(A 3-part series) You may be familiar with terms like online missionary or digital disciples. The terms were first explored and became popular with the Digital Discipleship ministry of the Greater Sydney Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, led by Rachel...

Years ago, I worked as an English language assistant in Northern France. The nearest Adventist church was an hour away and the second church was two hours away. With no car and little money for train tickets, I wasn’t able to attend church every Sabbath. I...

Imagine for a moment that you found out that a relative or friend is in danger. They have no idea what’s headed their way and they only have an hour to escape where they are. The problem is, they’re 1200 miles away. How would you warn them? Time is Short No doubt,...

God is the only One who has not been changed or affected by the Digital Age. Everything else—from education, to marriage, to how we treat diseases—has been altered or influenced by the Digital Age, also known as the Information Age. Undeniably, even the way we consume...

Once you make up your mind to sow the Gospel, the enemy will find ways to discourage and distract you. One moment, you feel empowered – ready to conquer the digital world, and the next moment, you are overwhelmed. You feel small and wonder if it’s possible for God to...

I came to the United States from my home country of Trinidad and Tobago in 2001. In 2005, I was introduced to the Adventist message. God worked through my friend to teach me about His love and I was baptized in 2007. In love with Jesus, I wanted to spread His word to...

Undoubtedly, the internet has taken over the world. Because of this, many churches feel the need to be present online – especially on social media. But many venture into the world of social media when they’re not prepared. For instance, it’s become common to see a...

Imagine a person who is unable to walk or hold anything in her hand participating in online evangelism. No matter what challenges you are facing, it’s still possible to do God's work. Sarah Coiner's story is proof of this. A year after her birth in 1976, Sarah's...

We’ve been talking a lot about different ideas for using social media as a tool for evangelism. As more people are taking the opportunity to share Christ online, however, we’ve also picked up a few evangelism No-Nos. Here are 7 things to avoid on Facebook and other...

You may be one of many who wanted to go on a traditional mission trip but felt hindered because of travel, time, or lack of financial resources. Now, with half the world’s population online, another branch of mission “trips” has been born: Digital Mission Projects....

At some point in a conversation online, a question about religion, faith, or world events come up. One of the best ways to learn more about a topic is to study it with someone else. Developing a common curiosity and going on a quest for answers is not only exciting,...

Someone online just expressed interest in studying the Bible with you! Here’s how to make sure you’re prepared. Pray and study for yourself It’s nearly impossible to share something you don’t have. We are told to “study so you can present yourself to God and receive...

Want to be an online missionary, but time is a challenge for you? Try these tips to help you manage your time and be a more effective digital disciple: Set a specific time aside We’re familiar with the term “time is money.” We would do well to budget our time the way...

Rarely do missionaries choose where they will conduct mission work by closing their eyes and randomly letting their finger fall on a country on the map. Instead, missionaries who will be physically relocating take time to pray, discern their calling, and research...