Post on 19-Jul-2015
Psalm 25:21
May integrity and
uprightness protect me, because my
hope is in you.
Sharing Jesus
NEC Youth Convention
1/13/2-12
Dr. Stephen L. Williams, Sr.
www.InternetEvangelist.netwww.StephenLWilliamsSr.com
FACEBOOK.COM/NECCOMMUNICATION
TWITTER.COM/Pastorslw
Sharing Jesus through Technology
Our MissionMatthew 28:18-20
• 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Our MissionMatthew 28:18-20
• 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Our Context – End Time
Matthew 24:14 (KJV)
14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Context
•Our theology says since October 22nd, 1844, we have been living in the time of the end.
Reflecting Christ 216.6E. G. White
• We are living in the last days, when error of a most deceptive character is accepted and believed, while truth is discarded.
Reflecting Christ 216.6E. G. White
The Lord will hold both ministers and people responsible for the light shining upon them.
Reflecting Christ 216.6E. G. White
He calls upon us to work diligently in gathering up the jewels of truth, and placing them in the framework of the gospel.
Character of the End Time Message. Rev. 14:6-7
6And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people…
Character of the End Time Message. Rev. 14:6-7
7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come.
Character of the End Time Message. Rev. 14:6
1. Fast – Angels Fly
2. Global-Every nation
3. Urgent - Judgment
In the time of Christ
Jesus met the people, wherever the crowds gathered.
Christ’s MethodMH 143
Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people…
Christ’s Method - MH 143
The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, "Follow Me.“
Christ’s Method - MH 143
1. Mingled
2. Sympathized
3. Won their confidence
4. Gave the Invitation
Todays Meeting Place
Today more and more people are gathering online to find the answers to life's problem.
We need to mingle with them….
How Do We Mingle Online?
Through Social Media
Social Media Defined
Social media is media for social interaction. It is the use of web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into interactive dialogue.
Rahab’s StoryJoshua 2:10
10For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.
Viral Evangelism defined
“Viral evangelism uses preexistent social networks to produce an increase in the awareness of the nearness of the coming of Jesus Christ. It is an awareness that spreads like a virus from person to person” –Stephen L. Williams, Sr. 2011
1. Social Media -Facebook,
Twitter, 2 years
2. iPhone 3 years
3. Internet – 4 years
4. TV - 13 Years
5. Radio - 48 years
Reaching 50 Million
There are 31 billion searches on Google monthly. 1 Billion per day.• Source – Did you know Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
There are 7 billion people in the world, so there are 4 times as many searches as people.
The Iphone, android and pda’s are making Google accessible in places where TV and Radios are not available.• Visit:
https://adwords.google.com/o/Targeting/Explorer?ideaRequestType=KEYWORD_IDEAS&stylePrefOverride=2&__u=9317033062&__c=6537902992&stylePrefOverride=2&__u=9317033062&__c=6537902992&ideaRequestType=KEYWORD_IDEAS#search.none
Google Adwords Report
• The Rapture - 1.5 Million
• What is the Rapture – 1.5 Million
• Revelations – 3.35 Million
• Revelation – 3.3 million
• The Book of Revelation 110,000
• End Times – 450, 000
• Book of Daniel – 368,000
Google Adwords Report
• How to save the world 823,000
• What is Salvation 2.7 Million
• Death in the Bible 90,000
• What is Sabbath 1.5 Million
• The Sabbath 1.5 Million
• When is Sabbath 1.5 million
• https://Adwords.google.com
FACEBOOK.COM
• 600 Million users
• 300 log in daily
• They login to interact with others
Evangelism on Facebook
• Attract:
–Make your website address prominent on your profile.
–Write articles about God, Conversion, and what you believe.
– Leverage status updates to attract more people to you website
Evangelism on Facebook
• Befriend
–Use notes and status updates to establish your expertise and give potential converts examples of what a relationship with Christ can do for them.
Evangelism on Facebook
• Convert
–Post videos and share status updates to tell stories (Testify) and share Gods goodness in your life and the triumphs it brings.
How to Attract Effectively
• BOD
– Brand -
– Outcome -
– Differentiator -
TWITTER.COM
• 175 Million users and growing
• Fastest-growing social networking site
• MICRO BLOG.
TWITTER.COM
• Allows for Instant Communication
• It’s a great way to attract traffic
• 140 characters is the units that can be recognized by a mobile device.
TWITTER.COM
• People are allowed to follow your tweets so it gives you captive audience
• When People subscribe to you timeline, their tweets show up on your home page– Visit twitter.com
– http://twitter.com/necommunication
TWITTER.COM
• People use twitter to share what they need, so it is much easier to spot people who need your help.
• With Facebook you simply connect with people.
WIKI
• A wiki is a revolutionary Web-based application that allows a group of users to set up pages, and edit them and contribute to them in real time within the web browser. - Global Editing
WIKI
• It's a fascinating technology that has become very popular both on the Internet and inside organizations. Since the editable articles are generally available to anyone through the World Wide Web, http://wickihow.com
WIKI
• A WIKI offers us the potential to put a site on the web where all the Adventist teachings can be placed and individual input and testimonies can be added on a regular bases to help expose others to the teaching of the Adventist Church
WIKI
• Visit:Wikipedia.com
• Start a Wiki at wikia.com
How do we answer the questions people are asking on Google?
1. Start a content management website
Free Websites
www.Adventistchurchconnect.org
www.NortheasternCommunication.org
www.northeasternsda.com
How do we answer the questions people are asking on Google?
2. Start a Blog
What is a Blog
• All blogs are websites, but not all websites are blogs.
• Content is regularly updated. (search engines love this)
What is a Blog
• Content is generally broken down into posts.
• Posts are presented in a reverse chronological order(Newest first)
• Readers can leave comment
• Content is syndicated (Published multiple places)
Where do you start a blog
• Tumblr.com
• Blogger.com
• Blogtalkradio.com
In your Blog and Social media share the following
• How you found Jesus
• How you discovered the Sabbath
• How you developed faith and trust in God
• How you got saved ect.
What else should you do on a blog
• Answer religious questions daily/weekly/monthly
• Share your testimony
• Encourage others
• Share your passion
Ustream.comLivestream.comStickam.comBambuser.comJustin.tv
3. Establish a Live or Archive Stream
Areas to Consider
• Preaching/Teaching/Bible Study
• Live Stream
• Archive Stream
• Video Production and Editing
• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Search Engine Optimization
• Blogging/Website
• 3D/2D Animation
• E-commerce
• Mobility
• Social Media
• Story Telling
• Content Development/Writing