Cybermissions & Internet Evangelism

Nowadays, we do get to hear of new words coming up or coined together to express something new or something not done before. "Cybermissions" is one of those words. What does this new word mean? Well, as the famous missionary William Carey once wrote in his little book with a long title, we should use every possible "means" to reach out to peoples everywhere and fulfill the great commission. So now before us, is a new frontier -- cyberspace! The internet!

A New Means, A New Frontier

It used to be that missionaries took a lot of time, money and effort to go to foreign lands to preach the gospel. These traditional ways of doing missions are much appreciated and continue to be of great importance. But times have changed and with the coming of the internet, a new and additional "means" of sharing the gospel has come of age. A new and additional frontier for missions has suddenly presented itself. Thus, cybermissions! Where traditional missionaries cannot go, "cybermissionaries" can make a difference -- through the internet.

Web Ministry Site

Through this website, we hope to help local churches be made aware of cybermissions and internet evangelism. A person in a foreign land where the gospel cannot penetrate due to various reasons can easily access Christian websites around the world right in their own homes, right in their own country and learn about Christ without any missionary going to that foreign land. By being active on the internet, local churches can help spread the gospel around the world.

What will your Church do about it?

These are just random thoughts but the potential for an individual or a local church to share the gospel on the internet is great! As it is right now, we need to inform denominational and local church leaders about the value of internet evangelism. I am surprised that internet evangelism is a low priority to so many churches and there's almost no budget allocated for this new means of reaching out those who haven't yet heard the gospel.

So, what will you and your local church do about it?

More Info on Internet Evangelism:

• How the Internet is Changing Evangelism and Missions
• Internet Evangelism & Cybermissions And Their Impact Upon How We Will Do Missions