Transmission to Russia Continues Despite Setbacks

Trans World Radio describes how opening new Internet radio streams lets it continue its ministry in Russia despite losing radio airtime on two large national networks late last year. This shows how Internet-based forms of traditional broadcast are proving to have a growing reach and greater capacity - in this case, opening a new channel available to a quarter of Russia's population.

Dave Hackett

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--- From TWR's May TWR "E-Snapshots" eNewsletter

"Something must have happened. Your programs are not coming to us anymore. I need them! Please let me know where I can find you." "What happened to your broadcasts? They were like healing, clean, living water!" These and other Russian listeners responded to TWR’s loss of airtime on two large national networks late last year. Because of that situation, TWR lost a critical means of spreading the gospel across all 11 times zones of the country.

Despite these setbacks, TWR-Russia’s ministry continues. In January, Internet radio streaming began and has already yielded positive results. Statistics show that the role of the Internet in Russia is growing; within the last six months, the State statistics show 28.7 million Internet users, about 25 percent of the total population.

Please continue to uphold TWR-Russia in prayer as the team seeks to bring the good news of salvation to its country. For more, see www.twr.org

Toward a Theological Ethic for Internet Discourse

This longish article explores how Christians can best reflect Christian values when communicating on the Internet. It raises some fascinating aspects worth reading.

 

Dave Hackett

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Toward a Theological Ethic for Internet Discourse
http://blog.acton.org/archives/2310-Toward-a-Theological-Ethic-for-Internet-Discourse.html

(Acton Institute PowerBlog)

..."If the medium affects the message, how will the Christian message be affected by the new media?" The perception is that discourse on the Internet, particularly Christian and theological discourse, is characterized by a spirit of divisiveness and sectarianism. One evangelist wonders somewhat doubtfully, "Can Christ be truly glorified in blogging?" Scriptorium Daily recently recorded a podcast exploring with prescience the "coarseness of digital dialogue," especially among Christian websites....

...To answer Armstrong’s question, whether Christ can be glorified in blogging and the new media, I feel compelled to answer unhesitatingly, “Yes!”"

[Note from Dave: So do I!]

Mobile Social Network "Qeep" an International Hit, with 100,000 Members Worldwide in First Three Months

Qeep, Germany's most popular mobile social network, is in the midst of a successful international expansion. Since the launch of qeep's international version, qeep has reached over 100,000 users, with between 1,500 and 2,000 new users registering daily.

See this article at http://snipr.com/qeeparticle for more - and consider how Christians might use Qeep for evangelism in international venues.

Dave Hackett