Become an Online Missionary!
People are Googling for God.
Each year there are millions of Google searches for answers to questions like:
“Is God real?”
“What happens when we die?”
“How do I know I’m saved?”
“Why is there so much suffering in the world?”
Additionally, many people are hurting, entertaining suicidal thoughts, or feel there is no hope for their situation. They turn to the internet for companionship, understanding, information, anonymity, and more. It’s easier for them to pour their hearts out on Google, Reddit or a topical forum than it is to come to a friend, neighbor, co-worker or family member.
This great need yields an opportunity for you to share the hope found in Christ.
No matter your skill set, interests, or socio-economic status, you can be a beacon for the hope only God can give. Being an online missionary simply means you dedicate time online to help people learn more about Jesus Christ and invite them to follow Him.
With the increase of social media platforms, websites, and the popularity of video sharing sites, there are countless types of media you can use to connect with someone, build a relationship, care for their needs, and point them to a saving relationship with the Lord.
There are so many ways to do this. It could simply be what you share on your Facebook page, blog, YouTube channel, Instagram feed…wherever you spend your time and have nurtured a circle of friends or followers. You can share articles, quotes, scripture, or begin discussions of your own. You can even use proven evangelistic strategies to lead others to Bible studies, whether at your local church, or online in a private Facebook group. The possibilities are as limitless as our God!
There are many online missionaries and digital disciples out there already. But as you know, the harvest is so plentiful that more workers are always needed.
If you are looking forward to the soon return of Christ and if you have access to the internet, you can be an online missionary.
Post it. Text it. Tweet it. Pin It. Share it. Vlog it.
What is ‘It’? The Good News that Jesus died to save us from our sins and is coming soon to take us home!
Not sure how to start? The Center for Online Evangelism is dedicated to providing you with resources (below) to help you as an online missionary.
Our team of mission-minded professionals are also here to answer questions and guide you as you seek to use the internet to uplift our Savior. Find us on Facebook or drop us a line!
Bible Studies
Digital Missions Podcast
Resource for Online Missionaries
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Create Your Ministry’s Social Media Strategy In 7 Simple Steps
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Take Small Groups to the Next Level with Slack and Discord
Keep your small group discussions alive with these group chat platforms that allow you to keep conversations going even after you meet together.
Livestreaming for Churches
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How to Use Zoom
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How to Prevent “Zoombombing” During a Video Conference
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Start a YouTube Ministry – Webinar and Guide
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20 Digital Evangelism Tips for Churches and Digital Missionaries
Whether you’re a communication leader, pastor, or you want to start or improve your personal online ministry, these 20 tips can be implemented at any time to streamline your efforts.
Involving Your Church Members in Social Media Ministry
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Social Media Guide for Churches
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8 Social Media Tips for Churches
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How to Start an Online Small Group
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What is Digital Evangelism?
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4 Creative Ways to Re-purpose Your Sermon for Online Evangelism
It’s a lot of work to write a sermon; praying for guidance, coming up with the ideas, stringing them together, adding anecdotes to help you connect with the audience. It’s no easy task. That’s why we want you to make the most out of your message. Let’s look at 4...
Resource for Youth Leaders
There are many ways to get youth involved in online evangelism. These downloadables will help you get started! ...
Resource for Pastors
Reach more people with the Gospel by creating an online version of your ministry. Here are a few resources to build your online platform. 6 Ways to Repurpose Your Sermon
7 Common Digital Ministry Mistakes (and Solutions)
What if there was a way you could learn the common mistakes online missionaries make and how to avoid them? By learning what to avoid early on in your online ministry, you could be more effective in serving Christ online. Download this guide and learn best practices....
Three Important Pillars of Digital Evangelism
This guide is made available to you so that you can have a foundational understanding of online evangelism. Whether you are building your church’s online presence, run an independent ministry, or you are an online missionary in your spare time, these principles will...
How to Start a YouTube Channel – Resources
How to be Heard Online
Be Heard and Seen Online. With all the content online, it might seem difficult to share the Gospel. You might wonder how to effectively get your blog or podcast in front of the individuals who need to see it. Learn the steps you need to follow in order for more people...
How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacles When Starting Your Online Ministry
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6 Important Writing Tips for Online Missionary Bloggers
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Avoid these 4 Mistakes as an Online Missionary
Digital Evangelism is a very rewarding work that comes with real challenges. Many online missionaries can list the mistakes they made when launching their online ministry. By learning from their mistakes, you can learn how to grow your own ministry and serve more...
Breaking Down Online Evangelism (Part 4)
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Breaking Down Online Evangelism (Part 3)
We continue our overview of digital evangelism. If you haven't already, read part one about the keywords in online evangelism. Also, read part two where we cover the three main reasons why digital evangelism is very important. In part three, we review the role that...
Breaking Down Online Evangelism (Part 2)
Why is Online Evangelism Important? In part 1 of the series, we covered the basics of online evangelism - what it is and some common key terms. Now, we're reviewing three main reasons why this branch of evangelism is critical, especially in the digital era. Reason 1:...
Breaking Down Online Evangelism (Part 1)
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5 Ways to ‘Win’ Online Arguments
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Online Evangelism Toolkit 1.0
This guide can help you launch an online ministry. Download by clicking the link below! TOOLKIT 1.0
5 Important Steps to Becoming an Online Missionary
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How to Use WhatsApp for Evangelism
Learn how to use WhatsApp to share the Gospel all over the world
Digital Missionaries and the Infinite Scroll: How to Escape
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6 Creative Ways to use Facebook Live for Evangelism
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Checklist for Creating a Church Online Ministry
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Best Resources for Online Ministry Workers
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Should Your Church be Livestreaming?
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...
4 Creative Ways to Turn your Church Website into an Evangelistic Tool
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...
Facebook’s under fire. What does that mean for us?
With the recent news about Facebook, user data, privacy, and favoring (or blocking) certain types of posts, how should that affect how “online missionaries” continue to share the Gospel in many different forms throughout this social media platform? Here’s what you need to know.
Everything you need to know about Content Creators, Content Distributors, and Content Engagers! Pt 3
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Everything you need to know about Content Creators, Content Distributors, and Content Engagers – Part 2
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Everything you need to know about Content Creators, Content Distributors, and Content Engagers!
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What’s Your Church’s Digital Foundation Made of?
Your church’s digital outreach strategy has to be built upon a solid internal communication strategy. 8 steps to help your church (or school or ministry!) make that happen.
Why your church needs an online ministry—and how to start one
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I prefer face-to-face interaction. Can I still be an online missionary?
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Should the digital age affect how we communicate the Gospel?
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One Thing Every Online Missionary Needs
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How ‘Ultimate Cry’ Started
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Four Steps for Creating your Church’s Social Media Account
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Can Anyone Be an Online Missionary?
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7 Evangelism No-Nos for Facebook (and Other Social Media Platforms)
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How to Organize a Digital Mission Trip for Your Church
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Bible Study Resources
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7 tips for starting online Bible studies
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3 Time Management Tips for Online Missionaries
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...
Choosing Your Online Mission Field
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What’s an Online Mission Station?
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