Contact::
Angela Hey
650.851.7865
amhey@techvangelism.org
Techvangelism
’06 challenges Christians to make a difference using the Internet
Using technology to reach the world
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January
25, 2006 - Menlo Park, CA. – Reaching the world for Christ no longer requires
long travel times and extensive training. At Techvangelism ’06, Christians from
all walks of life will learn how technology can easily be used for spiritual
growth, ministry and outreach. The conference, to be held at Menlo Park Presbyterian
Church in the heart of Silicon Valley, includes sessions on web ministry, new
techniques for sharing the gospel and unique uses of technology for
outreach. The conference is scheduled
for Saturday, March 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
Topics of the conference will include:
Internet Evangelism and the future of the Church
Software for Christian growth
Creating community online
Sharing your story with others
According to a
recent study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, “Nearly two-thirds of online
Americans use the Internet for faith-related reasons. The 64% of Internet users
who perform spiritual and religious activities online represent nearly 82
million Americans.” The conference will address how to reach people more
effectively through technology.
“Christians are looking for
ways to make a difference,” said Rick Langeloh, Executive Pastor Menlo Park
Presbyterian Church. “Techvangelism ’06 gives them ways to share Christ with
others no matter where they are, using technology as a tool to make it happen.”
Speakers include:
Walt Wilson, author of The Internet
Church
Pete Holzmann, International
Christian Technologists' Association
Steve Johnson, International Bible
Society
Scott Lindsey, Logos Software
In addition to the main sessions, participants
will be able to take advantage of networking opportunities and roundtable
discussions to connect with and learn from others.
“Websites, podcasting,
blogs – all of these things have a purpose,” said Walt Wilson, author of The
Internet Church and founder of Global Media Outreach. “God invented bits for
this Internet moment in human history so that everyone has the chance to know
about Jesus. Christians can learn how to leverage technology to share their
spiritual experiences at this conference.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Registration is $25 on
or before Feb. 15 and $35 after Feb. 15 and includes: admission to all meeting
sessions, materials and lunch. For more information or to register, go to www.techvangelism.org or call
650.796.2377.
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NOTE: For assistance in scheduling an interview concerning
Techvangelism ’06, please contact Angela Hey at 650.796.2377 or by email at
amhey@techvangelism.org.