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Internet evangelism expands worldwide discipleship access

In the 21st Century, whenever people look for information, they look to the Internet, reports Michael Ireland, chief correspondent, ASSIST News Service.

Using the Internet and emerging technologies to bring people to Christ is one enterprising organization's mission and the heart of what it does every day, with a long-term goal of presenting the Gospel to 1 billion people worldwide through leading-edge communication and technology.

According to a media release from A. Larry Ross Communications, Global Media Outreach (GMO) is using this tool to bring the mission field to the doorsteps of anyone with access to the World Wide Web.

With over 70 different Web sites, thousands of people each day indicate decisions for Christ through GMO. Then, through e-mail, the conversation and study of Christ continues using additional information accessible through GMO.

Whether someone has decided to become a follower of Christ, rededicated their life to Christ or still has questions, GMO can provide prayer, guidance and discipleship through the online ministry response centers. GMO also offers online Bible studies, Web sites with next steps for the journey and links to local church communities.

Global Media Outreach (GMO) today announced its Christian discipleship strategy with the expansion of www.iChristianLife.com -- a Web site designed to help people grow as Christians, after they make a decision to follow Jesus.

iChristianLife utilizes a multimedia approach to Christian discipleship, worship and Bible study. With audio and video content on demand, the site focuses on multiple areas of Christian growth and provides encouragement and learning for new or recommitting believers.

Information about Jesus, the Bible, church and prayer combine with worship and connection gateways to provide a broad spectrum of resources for Christian growth.

“As people around the world find Jesus Christ through our Web sites, Global Media Outreach recognizes the need for access to great spiritual resources to help a new Christian grow in their journey with Jesus,” said Walt Wilson, founder of GMO. “iChristianLife gives them this material in ways that help them learn, no matter what their learning style.”

The media release says audio, video and text content from well-known respected Christian leaders and authors such as Josh McDowell, Luis Palau and Bill Bright are included on iChristianLife to give Christians access to free resources across a wide range of subjects in the Christian life. Live chat, worship music and online Bible studies take the site to a higher level of interactivity.

The release says iChristianLife combines several of the technology platforms GMO is using to meet the needs of online Christian discipleship around the world. GMO is committed to providing spiritual growth materials in multiple media -- text, video and audio -- to help Christians grow.

In 2008, GMO has seen more than 2 million people indicate a decision for Jesus Christ through its Web sites. GMO volunteers have answered more than 250,000 e-mails from people who were new believers, recommitting their lives to Jesus or seekers who still had questions. Through GMO multimedia platforms, every three seconds the Gospel is presented to someone and every 20 seconds a decision is made for Christ.

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[12/11/2008]

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