FAQ

Digital evangelism is using digital technology, such as social media, digital marketing and websites, to share the Gospel and invite people to meet Jesus. It involves more than spreading the word; it focuses on fostering online relationships for spiritual growth and discipleship.

Church members can become digital missionaries, using their personal digital networks to spread the Gospel and engage in the digital community through simple actions like commenting, sharing and responding to messages.

The use of digital marketing focused on prayer has shown higher engagement and follow-up success rates compared to other evangelism methods. This suggests that digital evangelism centered around prayer can generate more interest and participation.

The strategy consists of integrating prayer in advertising, providing online pastoral care and inviting individuals to local church activities. It aims to engage local communities digitally and guide them toward active participation in the church.

Begin by sharing your vision for digital evangelism with the organization's leadership, such as at a board meeting or executive committee meeting.

Begin by highlighting the importance and impact of digital evangelism. Showcase examples from other churches successfully engaging in this ministry and share their results, making the concept more tangible and understandable. It's essential to emphasize that digital evangelism is an accessible ministry, not exclusively for the young or tech-savvy. By demonstrating its wide-reaching appeal and effectiveness, you can encourage broader participation.

The role of a digital missionary is primarily to engage in online pastoral care, effectively serving as the frontline in soul-winning through digital means. These lay members are trained and equipped to embody the spirit of the Gospel, contributing uniquely to digital evangelism initiatives by using their skills in online communication and pastoral care to nurture and grow spiritual connections in the digital realm​​.

Start with at least two hours per week. This allows you to follow up with about five people. More time committed can lead to engaging with more individuals.

The primary role of a digital evangelism coordinator is to inspire others with a clear and compelling vision. A crucial practical responsibility is to match and assign digital missionaries to individuals who have submitted prayer requests. Continuously encourage and support digital evangelism, ensuring there is consistent and necessary follow-up for effective outreach and engagement.

Yes, absolutely! The size of the church is not a limiting factor in the success of digital evangelism campaigns. The Central California Conference offers numerous successful examples of small churches excelling in digital evangelism. Despite their size, these churches have effectively utilized digital platforms to reach out and connect with their communities. By strategically adjusting the scale of their digital advertising efforts, they ensure the flow of prayer requests remains manageable. This approach allows even churches with limited resources and a small team of digital missionaries to engage deeply and meaningfully with each request.

Yes. The program is accessible to all lay members, regardless of their age or church role.

Appoint a media specialist to manage the church's Facebook page and provide technical support. Optimize the church's social media and website to focus more on evangelism, making them inviting and relevant for spiritual guidance.

To transition from online engagement to in-person church participation, establish teams for personal visitations, focusing on those who have interacted online. Utilize community service teams to involve online participants in meaningful activities. Extend personal invitations for prayer meetings and church services to foster a sense of belonging.

Online pastoral care updates traditional ministry for the digital age, echoing Jesus' way of connecting with people. It combines prayer-centric communication and spiritual fellowship in the digital world, blending ancient practices with modern technology. The aim is to lead individuals to a meaningful connection with Jesus, the ultimate Shepherd, in the digital landscape.

Love is fundamental because it reflects the core biblical truth that God is love (1 John 4:8). This principle is essential for mirroring Jesus' love in digital engagements and forming meaningful spiritual connections akin to Jesus' relationships.

Typical requests include health, faith, family, financial struggles, employment and addiction.

Aim for follow-ups every one to three days. Continuous engagement, including daily prayers and messages, is recommended to maintain a strong connection.

Immediate response (within three minutes) to prayer requests is vital for connecting with individuals' immediate emotional and spiritual needs. It significantly increases the impact of engagement and the likelihood of continued interaction.

It's important to recognize that not all prayers may result in the outcomes we hope for. Continue to provide support and reassurance to those you're praying for, emphasizing the importance of maintaining faith and trust in God's plan. Encourage them that even when answers aren't immediate or clear, God is always working for their good. Offer to continue praying and exploring other ways

It fosters a safe environment for open sharing, aligning with Christian principles of love and empathy.

Focus on support and guidance, prioritizing relationship-building over doctrinal debates.

It ensures an inclusive environment, allowing individuals to explore their faith.

Engage with respect, focusing on listening and supporting the individual's spiritual exploration, regardless of their religious background.

Approach with empathy and understanding, avoiding assumptions and focusing on supporting the individual through their challenges.

Anonymity encourages openness and comfort in sharing, creating a judgment-free zone. It reduces hesitation and fear linked to sharing sensitive issues and allows for more genuine self-expression.

Digital missionaries respect and uphold privacy by ensuring anonymity in all interactions and shared prayer requests.

Setting boundaries helps maintain a focus on Jesus, guiding every interaction toward spiritual dialogue. It ensures that the conversation stays within the realms of spiritual guidance and prayer.

Prayer requests are generalized by removing or modifying personal details while retaining the core intention. Sensitive information like names or specific conditions are altered to maintain privacy.

Consent is obtained by explaining the purpose and manner of sharing, offering options for personalization or anonymity and assuring privacy. The individual's decision on sharing their request is respected.

Confidentiality is maintained by treating all interactions as strictly private and not sharing any confidential information. Access to conversations is restricted, ensuring only assigned digital missionaries can read them.

Integrating digital marketing into a church's digital strategy is critical for effectively communicating and engaging with the target audience, which is key to spreading the Gospel in today's digital-dominated world. Employing digital marketing tactics, like audience analysis, digital media strategies and engaging content creation, tailored to the context of faith, not only broadens the reach but also deepens the impact of evangelism, facilitating meaningful interactions and spiritual exploration online​​.

A shift from internal bulletins to dynamic external engagement is necessary, sharing the Gospel beyond church walls.

The website is often the first interaction point for spiritual seekers, influencing decisions about church attendance.

Cater to both regular attendees and new visitors, making the website engaging and an effective Gospel-sharing platform.

Facebook and Instagram are preferred for their user engagement and direct messaging features.

No. Facebook's Meta Business Inbox is sufficient for managing messages.

No. Your personal profile remains private. When engaging, you represent the church, and only the church's name is visible to contacts.