New Contacts Needed!

During 2010 Contact for Christ is focusing on filling some of large gaps that have developed in its UK coverage. Please visit this page to see the list of locations where we need people who would be willing to follow-up local enquires about Jesus Christ and what it means to be a Christian. If you are able to help, please visit our website for an application form (pdf file).

Churches Will Explore Internet Opportunities on Sunday April 25

Internet Evangelism Day is an annual digital outreach focus day for churches. This year, it is scheduled for Sunday April 25. It's an opportunity for any church to explore with its members the exciting opportunities for sharing the good news online. Ready-made free downloads – PowerPoint, video clips, handouts, drama scripts and music can be easily built into a presentation of five minutes or 50.

2010's focus day will be the sixth to be used by churches around the world since the initiative's launch in 2005. Over this period, digital media have developed dramatically, with the advent of YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, and the growing use of mobile phones to access online services.

IE Day's website is also a one-stop resource covering many subjects including: how to build a church website that is 'outsider friendly', using Twitter in evangelism, and ideas for effective blogging.

Perhaps surprisingly, you do not need to be technical to share your faith online. And you can volunteer to be an email mentor to inquirers with several large online outreach ministries.

Internet Evangelism Day is an initiative of the Internet Evangelism Coalition, based at the Billy Graham Center, Wheaton. It is supported by a wide range of Christian leaders and groups. "I am glad to commend Internet Evangelism Day," says John Stott.

More information: http://www.InternetEvangelismDay.com

The Christ Files DVD - Evidence for the Accuracy of the New Testament

I recently came across The Christ Files, a series of programmes produced in Australia and shown on a national TV channel. Here is the promotional video:

Key Points:

• High production values
• Presented by Australia's top Christian author, Dr John Dickson.
• Supports the authenticity of the New Testament witness to Jesus Christ.
• Features world-renowned scholars including Martin Hengel, Richard Bauckham, James Dunn and Geza Vermes.
• Takes viewers around the globe to look at ancient texts relating to current debates over the accuracy of the Bible.
• Examines the evidence for the so-called Gnostic Gospels.
• Discusses the way in which the New Testament was transmitted and why Christians should regard it as reliable.
• Suitable for showing to small groups
• A book is also available that allows viewers to look at the evidence presented in more depth.
• Second DVD contains extended interviews for those wishing to know more about the subjects beign discussed.

The DVD and book are both available in the UK via Christian bookshops and Amazon. Visit The Christ Files website for more information.