A simple question with possibly profound implications:
Can “The Gospel,” be Emailed?
Some assumptions: (The validity of which I’ll leave for you to decide)
1. The Gospel is “Good News,” and news contains data.
2. Data can be summarized or expanded and transferred from one person to another or one community to another.
3. This transference of Gospel data is called “Evangelism.”
4. The Gospel is the power of God for the salvation of those who believe. Romans 1:16
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Well certainly! It was first lived out and then repeated by word of mouth, eye-witnesses and by hand-written letters. An email “letter”, recounting this glorious gospel and encouraging those around us is another “tool”. Fun question Miguel!
Mmm. Depends how you nuance the question. Here’s my thoughts:
1. Is it possible to sum up some elements of the gospel into a relatively short set of paragraphs, suitable to put in an email?
Yes
2. Would it be appropriate to email that ‘one size fits all’ presentation to people who had not asked for it?
No. This is spam. It would likely drive people away from the gospel.
3. Would it be possible to send such an email to someone who had signed up for such an email?
Yes, but would this actually the best way to work? And would it not be at attempt at ‘one size fits all’ – see below
4. Would it be possible to send such an email as an autoresponder to someone who clicked on a button, asking for it?
Yes, but would this be the best way to work – see below. Certainly, it should be part of a larger personalised email mentoring.
5. Is it appropriate to communicate the good news by electronic means, including emails?
Yes, digital is an utterly amazing opportunity.
6. Do people usually respond to an initial presentation of the gospel, whether verbally, in print, on video, online, or in a church service?
No
7. How long does it take, on average, for someone to start on a spiritual journey, to a point of commitment?
2+ years, research shows
8. What is the biggest factor to these people, over that two-year period?
An ongoing relationship with a Jesus follower (or more than one), research shows
9. What is the best way to learn anything? One-way preaching/reading/watching or two-way dialogue?
2-way, as exemplified by the Alpha Course and similar discovery courses, ie seminar style, as well as this being the rabinical teaching method. And also something that uses a LOT of storytelling, not just abstract gospel presentations.
10. What is a key element of successful online outreach ministries, that operate an evangelistic website, eg http://www.powertochange.com ?
Email mentoring by trained volunteers, who have the time to build a long relationship with an inquirer, answer lots of questions, and demonstrate a loving and non-judgmental attitude.
11. What is the potential of Facebook (and Twitter), possibly combined with posting good appropriate links or conversational-starting video clips, eg from http://www.YesHEIs.com ?
High potential, because this can and should engage across existing relationships, with open-ended questions, and online discussion.
12. What will communicate the gospel best to anyone – a standard formulaic gospel presentation, or something that takes as a starting point something that meets their personal needs, interests or life problems?
Answer obvious, I hope!
Does this resonate with anyone?
blessings
Tony
I suddenly realize that spam has been a part of some people’s evangelism techniques for at least a century!