Is Ministry More Powerful in Person or Over the Web?

Elizabeth · #1 05-04-2007, 01:55 PM

I am curious what do think?

Can we be just as powerful over the web with our writings or is one on one still the most effective way to reach the lost?

berkeley · #2 05-04-2007, 01:57 PM

one on one.. JMO

chaotic_resolve · #3 05-04-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Berkeley

one on one.. JMO

I agree.

Elizabeth · #4 05-04-2007, 02:03 PM

Is it bibical?

Do we have a bible reason as to why it is more effective one on one?

berkeley · #5 05-04-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeanie

Is it bibical?

Do we have a bible reason as to why it is more effective one on one?

Well, in the Bible I don't find any records of the Apostles setting up websites and such.

Elizabeth · #6 05-04-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Berkeley

Well, in the Bible I don't find any records of the Apostles setting up websites and such.

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do you think we are as prolific as Paul?

Praxeas · #7 05-04-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeanie

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do you think we are as prolific a Paul?

Anyone can be as prolific and even more than Paul or even less. That does not mean that when we are not there in person we should not use other means.

Michael The Disciple · #8 05-05-2007, 12:01 AM

Several points:

Paul said this to the Colossians.

5: For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. Col. 2:5

Though he was not there in flesh he had a strong presence with them.

Some said this about Paul.

10: For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. 2 Cor. 10:10

For some Pauls letters held more power than seeing him in person.

Sure its best to be face to face. But awesome ministry can come by way of the Internet also. Like Prax said, use whats available.

Praxeas · #9 05-04-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Berkeley

Well, in the Bible I don't find any records of the Apostles setting up websites and such.

No, but they did write letters. Paul WOULD have loved to come in person but was unable to...so he did the next best thing and wrote letters. So did Luke.

Felicity · #10 05-04-2007, 02:12 PM

I don't think that ministry over the web can possibly have the same dynamics as being ministered to personally by having hands laid on, and a real actual person standing with you, hearing their voice, feeling their touch and sensing their concern, love and so on.

However I do believe ministry on the web is possible and can be effective as well. Definitely.