Powerbag

What do you think of this useful review? Would a powered backpack, messenger bag, or briefcase be a great asset for your ministry?  Powerbag has its own battery so you can charge any of your devices while you’re on the go.

NOTES:

• I decided to feature a reviewer’s impressions of the Powerbag. Here’s Powerbag’s official promo video.
• The reviewer’s discount offer is no longer in effect.

Pray for the Unreached over Skype

Have you ever thought of praying for the unreached with others from around the world on Skype?

Check out Unreached Prayer Initiative.

Could be a great way to cast vision for your team and join one of these times.

Do you know any other internet-telephone based prayer groups?

Meet e4e author Russ Martin and read Russ’s posts on e4e.

MinistryNet 2011 Overflows with New Ideas

Campus Crusade’s MinistryNet conference went ahead earlier this month despite historic flooding in Thailand.  Close to 200 men and women, committed to building spiritual movements for Christ, gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, to strategize about using the internet for ministry.  (More were also able to participate through streaming video.)  Their hotel and location were not affected by the devastating floods and they were even able to minister to Campus Crusade for Christ staff in Thailand (see notes).

Since the last conference two years ago, mobile phones, iPads, and social media have increasingly changed the way people communicate and interact, so new ideas and new methods were presented in seminars and discussed in groups.  These groups were challenged to meet several times during the conference to develop do-able 90-day projects.  Some of these projects are already in process. (Three friends allowed me to post their photos from the conference for a short Flickr slideshow.)

Join the Movement

You can still be a part of what started in Bangkok if you’re interested in using the internet for evangelism and discipleship.

• join the continuing discussion on Facebook
• follow the brand-new Virtually-Led Movements blog
• follow #minnet on Twitter
• watch the videos the groups created to present their ideas
• watch sessions  and seminars  (See instructions in next paragraph).

The videos are in the GMX media exchange tagged with “ministrynet”.  You’ll need to log in with your key.  Also, these listings of the speakers and  the seminars may help you decide what you’re interested in.

NOTES:

• Learn more about how you can help our staff in Thailand, who despite losing computers, homes, and cars to the flooding are assisting their neighbors out of their love for Christ.
• These virtual ministries were represented at the conference.

MinistryNet 2011: Decisions to Disciples

Campus Crusade’s MinistryNet conference just started, but it’s not too late for you to participate.

What is MinistryNet?

Every two years, a growing number of men and women, committed to building spiritual movements for Christ, gather to strategize about using the internet for ministry.  This year’s conference is in Bangkok.  Their hotel and location are not affected by the devastating floods, but I’m sure they’d appreciate your prayers for:

• health and safety (no flooding)
• God’s guidance in the discussions
• Actual 90-day plans to implement some of the ideas generated at the conference

Since the last conference two years ago, mobile phones, iPads, and social media have fundamentally changed the way people communicate and interact, so new ideas and new methods are key to evangelism and discipleship.

The focus at this conference is on discipleship.  If you’re interested in participating virtually for all or part of the time this weekend, here’s some info for you:

• the Twitter hashtag is #minnet
• these virtual ministries are represented
• you can also participate by:
• streaming video
• Facebook group discussion
• virtual table discussions

Here’s the schedule (Bangkok time), speakers, and many good seminars.

Sessions will also be recorded so you can enjoy the great content after this weekend, too.

Start tonight

If you’re in the U.S.A., you can start watching tonight, November 3rd at 10 PM EST (check Bangkok time here).  Please comment here if you want to participate in some way or need more information.

World Population Reaches 7 Billion

Seven billion!  Wow!  That number is hard to grasp.  This  fantastic video from National Geographic illustrates the size of that number and also shares statistics, such as urban growth.

You might also be interested in:

• The Joshua Project which researches unreached people groups
• Global Prayer Digest, a daily prayer guide for unreached people groups from the U. S. Center for World Mission
• Real stories of people coming to the Lord through  the “JESUS” film.

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