Advances in digital communication have made it possible for anyone to present the gospel and disciple others from the convenience of their home, office or just about anywhere. The opportunities are there, but it will still takes thousands of volunteers to meet the need.

In my last post, I mentioned that technology had opened the door for participating in local outreach to people from all walks of life and various professions.

Today, even leaders in full-time ministry with packed schedules are volunteering. Meet Dave Sears.

Dave Sears is Pastor of a Network Church with LifeChurch.tv and a member of the Church Online community.

Thanks to Brandon Donaldson and Tony Steward of LifeChurch.tv, for allowing us to share Dave’s story about how he got involved in Digital Missions.

Dave Sears: Monday morning Church Online team!!

As a Network Church Pastor, I have participated in Church Online for quite some time. I watched the messages and sometimes got involved in the chat. That all changed after Pastor Kevin, another Network Church Pastor challenged us to get more involved in Church Online.

It hit me right between the eyes. Why didn’t I think about that before? What a great way for me to give back to LifeChurch.tv for all of the great things they do for us as Network and Open Church leaders. It was like a light bulb came on and I jumped right in.

I have been serving on the Monday morning team with Church Online for a few weeks now. I never realized the blessing that I had been missing by serving with Church Online. Not only am I building real and lasting relationships with my team, but now I get to share the love of Christ with people from all over the world every week.

I have had transformational conversations with people from numerous countries including the privilege to help a person from Indonesia pray to receive Christ this week.

I live in the U.S., yet I get the privilege to go on a global missions trip every week with other believers from around the world. My only regret is that it took me this long to get involved.

I want to challenge you, if you are participating in Church Online, but not serving, jump in. There is a blessing waiting for you!

Churches on the Web

Wouldn’t it be spectacular to see hundreds or even thousands of churches using media and technology to present the gospel. That’s the first step. Then these new believers will need to be connected to a local church and helped to grow as disciples.

The strength and vitality of the local church is the future, supported by Internet access to engaging content and clear Biblical teaching.

It’s going to take thousands of volunteers like Pastor Dave Sears to make that happen.

Question: Do you think its a good idea for churches to consider starting a Digital Missions Outreach ministry?