04/10/23 AN OPEN FIELD OF MINISTRY

04/10/23 AN OPEN FIELD OF MINISTRY

I recently said,
"Electronic Communications Ministry is one of the great ministry opportunities today. But it must always be understood that MINISTRY is the definitive term."

This applies to the proclamation of God's truth through audio, video, documents, in gatherings, online, live streaming. Making the message of God available and presenting it in forms that are appealing and understandable.

In recent history, Christianity (at large) has been slow at recognizing and utilizing modern media as a tool to publish God's truth and promote His salvation. The Bible was the first major work printed with movable type, by Gutenberg. There have been some other "early bird" moves by Christians to use technology, but the world has been much more effective and efficient in using the printed word, radio, movies, television and now the internet.

The need as well as the opportunity is available for Christians with many and varied skills in technology, communications, transportation. Some churches do very well along these lines, but sadly, most churches don't have the people to fill that need. Sometimes there are well meaning people with very little skills or very little commitment. At other times there are people with knowledge and skills, but they either lack the encouragement, leadership or opportunity to use their abilities. Then again, some people have the abilities and opportunities, but they have no vision for using their skills to reach the lost and build up the local church.