February 17, 2025
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nightshade130
12 years ago

I think it is amazing how we now have come far through technology to spread the gospel of Hope to the nations. I really enjoyed your post today and for me, though I’m not a pastor in any sense of the word by calling, i still feel blessed to evangelize my beliefs through my blog, Twitter and Facebook page and pretty much any chance I get. i think with the world of the internet we can have a 5 fold ministry social gathering. A Cyber Church with a 5-fold ministry. It’s an amazing vision. However, I think the only word of caution is that even though we can start ministering through this new way, there needs to be some sort of accountability where falsehood isn’t preached. I guess that is where my only concern lies. God gives us many avenues to preach the Word and we need to also be humble stewards who also practice prudence and accountability so that those that follow are not led astray. The Word is the final say and a church with no walls is an exciting vision but there also needs to be some sort of an accountability factor for those who shepherd online as well as offline. There is always a need for balance with any ministry I find. God bless you for this post today Bro Paul.Sherline 😀

nightshade130
12 years ago

Reblogged this on <a href="http://nightshade130.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/3466/“ rel=”nofollow”>Sherline's Watchu Thinkin' Blog and commented: Interesting thoughts on the Cyberchurch.

Bishop O.W. Prince
12 years ago

As I have said before I say again, Great Word and Work. Thank You for putting definition and distinction to what we do and who we are. You are a visionary and I support your vision. Please count me in. I didn’t have any luck signing up for yor newsletter but maybe you can connect with me at owprince@sc.rr.com. Thanks my brother. I would like to repost an abreviated version of this post on my FaceBook page with a link to your commentary. Keep Looking Up!

changedbyhim0510
12 years ago

Praise God for the no-walled church! And thank God for you my brother.

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Sweet Rains
12 years ago

Well stated. As nightshade130 commented, there is a concern for the issue of accountability for falsehood, but that exists even in ‘offline’ churches. I especially appreciated points number 5 and 8. In some ways it can be difficult to pastor/shepherd as effectively online as offline, but sometimes a level of distance and anonymity can be of great benefit to those who are hurting. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

Paul
12 years ago

The Lord bless you, my sister thank you for your insight. I’m interested in knowing more on how online pastors manage groups or networks, which I believe is just as professional and neccesary today as online ministry. Please feel free to engage on this subject.The Lord bless youPaul.

Pastor Gary Hanks
12 years ago

Excellent article! Someone once called me a cyberpastor as an insult but I was honored! Facebook and twitter afford us an open invitation in to people’s lives once they accept our request and just like Paul’s letters of the New Testamant and the Proverbs of the Old we are like never before able to deposit nuggets of wisdom, inspiration, even admonishment worldwide in seconds! Praise God for this and bless the cyber ministries that are following the truth of His word.

Paul
12 years ago

True Pastor Gary… You are pastoring in two dimensions. Two diferent worlds and now you can reach everybody simulataneously and immediately. What a gift and opportunity from the Lord!

Paul Marcel-Rene
12 years ago

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Paul
12 years ago

The Lord bless you my friend. Thankyou.

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