The Internet is the Greatest Mission Field of the 21st Century

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I was talking with a friend this past year and mentioned that I think the Internet might possibly be the greatest missions field of the 21st century. A bold statement. One I'm not quite sure I can fully defend.

But... I am becoming more and more convinced that it might just be true.

Citizens of every tribe are finding their way (or soon will) to a web that the boys at DARPA could not have even imagined those many years ago. The opportunities are amazing. From the distribution of trustworthy Bible study resources in English, to evangelistic audio podcasts in Kiswahili. From group discussion threads in Paltalk to one-on-one discipleship encounters in SecondLife. From Church websites integrated into the fabric of body life to mash-up feeds available to the masses. The Intersection of ministry and technology offers amazing new opportunities for missions, personal growth and communal learning as we persevere in this journey called the Christian life.

So I invite you to join me in this endeavor as we explore... the intersect. The point where discipleship, technological advancement, simplicity, love, power, funding, outreach, bits-and-bytes, ministry and the Internet collide.

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