“Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true.” ~ Charles Dickens

What if Dickens had electronic communication? How would he use it? Or would he be on the sidelines, not joining into cyber communication?

Would he be blogging and later publish his posts as a book? Would he write a book, but promote it with a blog? What comments would he receive with this post:

“The crowds in the streets, the lights in the shops and balconies, the elegance, variety, and beauty of their decorations, the number of the theatres, the brilliant cafes with their windows thrown up high and their vivacious groups at little tables on the pavement, the light and glitter of the houses turned as it were inside out, soon convince me that it is no dream; that I am in Paris.” (from A Flight)

Would he sign up to be an online missionary with Global Media Outreach or with EveryStudent.com to ...

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I’m not writing much today because I hope this video inspires you to consider how you might do something similar in your ministry.  So, I’m hoping YOU will write and let me know:

• if you are doing something similar or
• if this video  gets you thinking of something you might like to try with Facebook, Twitter, mobile phones, or some other technology.

This additional video testimony for YouVersion is similar, but slightly different, too.

Related Post: Online Bibles

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I know of three Bible resources online.  Can you recommend more?

I use BibleGateway exclusively for finding Bible passages and linking them to my blog posts.  You can also use this site for Bible study and research and use a reading plan to read through the Scriptures.

The Blue Letter Bible is an online reference library with Bible study teaching and commentaries.  You could also sign up for a daily Bible reading by following their Twitter account. This could be useful for mobile users to have a daily Bible reading sent automatically to their phone.

And then there’s YouVersion.  Their Bible App is #2 behind Facebook in free downloads (see recent stat) .  They currently offer 41 translations in 22 languages for mobile phones.

On YouVersion, you can use their reading plan or be a part of a Bible Study  studying the Bible together with a group.  You can also use YouVersion to post Bible verses in either your Facebook or Twitter status. [Also see the YouVersion Twitter account and the YouVersion YouTube...

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I’m starting to post Campus internet sites that are good examples in three categories. Hopefully, these links will be a resource for others who would like ideas for their web page, Facebook fan page, or ministry blog; this will not be an exhaustive list.  You can click on the thumbnails to visit the sites.

Please comment here if you have sites to suggest.  Do you know of a Campus Ministry that is using YouTube, Twitter, or other media well?

Arizona State University

Chico State University, California

Georgia Institute of Technology

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This must-see video is geared toward economics, but is still eye-opening.  It’s important for all of us to understand the incredible impact of social media on our lives and on our culture.

What is your “take away” from this video?  For me,  I’m remembering my first website was a static place where others could go for information.   Now, my posts go to my potential readers instead of them going to the posts and … I hear from them even within seconds sometimes!

Have you looked seriously at your ministry through the lens of  social networking?   Are you and your disciples integrating your face-to-face connections with your virtual connections?  Who are you trying to reach and what is the best way to reach them?

I also recommend this article which can help you understand what different generations are doing online.  A chart breaks down over twenty online activities for people aged 12 to 70+.

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