Comments on: Internet Evangelism Idea #2: Facebook Prayer Outreach https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/ A look at how trends in communication technology impact individuals and organizations. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:09:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Lois of HisFireKids https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-211389 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:38:56 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-211389 This medium…facebook is so helpful for ministry…most pastors I know love facebook!

]]> By: PaulSteinbrueck https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-208499 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:44:50 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-208499 In reply to Dana Byers.

Dana, thanks for sharing the link. The instructions/suggestions you've got here –http://internet.lifechurch.tv/2010/03/easter-onli… – are really helpful too.

Do you have any specific stories or insight directly from the April 2 prayer outreach you can share with us?

]]> By: Dana Byers https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-208364 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:24:10 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-208364 I've been involved in some Facebook prayer outreach events – always with powerful results. Read here for more suggestions on how to lead one of these events:http://internet.lifechurch.tv/2010/04/review-onli…

]]> By: @bibledude https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-208024 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:07:19 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-208024 In reply to Jerry Reeves.

It's great to hear that you see value in using this for reaching hurting people! I definitely agree that great healing could take place through this kind of connection with people. Thanks Jerry! I appreciate the comment!

]]> By: @bibledude https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-208023 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:04:30 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-208023 In reply to Dave.

Thanks for the feedback Dave! I definitely think that something like this is not just a technology thing, but definitely more of an intercessory prayer thing. It's cool to think about what intercessory prayer meetings would be like if they had the lists and spreadsheets of prayer needs that people are gathering through these interactions.

I'm also thinking that I want to be your friend on Facebook now too! 🙂

]]> By: Jerry Reeves https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-207891 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:00:56 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-207891 This is a great idea to share on facebook,I have been looking for an effective way to reach people.I am a leader in Celebrate Recovery a Christ centered 12 step to reach hurting people.So thanks for the good tips…..

]]> By: Dave https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-207848 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:47:15 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-207848 This is a great idea, Dan. Intercessory prayer is my Christian mission during this season of my life. I do not hide my beliefs when on Facebook. Recently I have had two people I do not know ask me to be their Facebook friend and when I messaged back to say I did not really know them, they told me the reason they wanted to be a friend was because they needed prayer. They heard I prayed from my regular Facebook friends. The internet is wide open for evangelism!

]]> By: New Series: 20 Ways to Share Your Faith Online « Christian Web Trends Blog https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-207825 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:02:36 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-207825 […] Facebook Prayer Outreach by Dan King […]

]]> By: @bibledude https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-207405 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:26:02 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-207405 In reply to PaulSteinbrueck.

That's great feedback Paul! What I'm proposing includes the "1) actually pray for them", but I love adding your other suggestion to the list. Following up later is a great way to show the people that you were serious about what you told them about praying for them. It also opens another opportunity to connect with them with the potential of evangelism…

Good stuff Paul! You rock dude!

]]> By: PaulSteinbrueck https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/internet-evangelism-idea-2-facebook-prayer-outreach/#comment-207402 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:50:42 +0000 https://www.ourchurch.com/blog/?p=1643#comment-207402 Dan, thanks for posting this idea. My experience has been that prayer is one of the best spiritual "ice breakers." Even most non-religious people say they pray occasionally and are appreciative when others pray for them.

What I've found, though, is while most people appreciate the offer of prayer, for may people saying "I'll pray for you" has become something of a cliche they don't take all that serious. If you really want to impact somebody with prayer ministry 1) actually pray for them, and 2) send them a message after a couple weeks letting them know you've been praying for them and asking if anything has changed, if there's anything else you can pray for, or if there's anything you can do for them.

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