We Can Still Participate in God's Mission
Life is a little different now. We are spending more time than ever connecting with people in the digital world and with the few people we are able to engage with responsibly. But some things will never change. We are still Christ’s ambassadors (2 Cor 5:17-21)! We are still called to “go” (Mark 16:15). If you are wondering how to represent Him well through this season and beyond, you are not alone! Take a look at the ideas below.
Four Simple Steps for Digital Outreach
Here are outreach ideas we can use during this season of life and beyond.
1. Pray
Pause, Pray, Prepare
2. Share
Share the Gospel
3. Continue the Conversation
Encourage peers into further conversation.
Use the Walk Podcast developed by the Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State. Send an episode to a friend, ask them to listen, and then ask their thoughts. Most episodes feature Ohio State professors and there is a good chance that those you engage with will have had one of the professors. It's a great way to start a conversation!
4 . Care
Invite others into your life
Continue to pray for friends, family, and those in your sphere of influence. Even take a step to ask, here is a great question from Heather Holleman, "I'm in a fresh season of prayer. Do you have any prayer requests I might commit to pray for?
Also take time to ask questions, here are some great questions to get to know someone!
Additional Resources
Social Media & Cru Digital Ministry ToolKit
Use your Social Media presence for the greatest of goods. Check out these ideas or come up with your own plan to initiate the conversation on social media:
For even more thoughts on sharing your faith and discipleship in this season of life, you can check out Campus Digital ToolKit and these Digital Ministry Apps.