In a recent post at From the Jensens, “Evangelism & Engaging Women Online,” Emily Jensen writes:
Like it or not, the women in our culture are talking…on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The women of our culture are looking for answers to life’s disappointments, and many search for guidance through their online community before having a heart to heart with a close friend in person. I’ve experienced this first hand and have enjoyed this form of community too! …
Here’s the good news: The conversation is relatively easy to engage in! If you have a smartphone, tablet or computer; you can join in everyday. Evangelism that used to only exist among the people you ran into face-to-face can now take place with people across the globe at any time of day. We have access to the world through the internet, and many women who are flocking to blogs and online communities for answers are desperate to hear some meaningful truth. They want validation, and they want meaning that they are missing in ‘real life’.
Here’s the bad news: Relationships online are hard, and can’t ever replace a face-to-face relationship. We can only go so deep with someone through a computer screen, and it’s easy for people to misunderstand us. So while I think it’s wonderful to engage this way, it can’t be the only means of evangelism in our lives. Women will always need to sit across from other women and talk in person!
What are some practical ways we can engage women online and share the gospel?
Visit Emily’s blog to read her five suggestions and some encouraging stories from her experiences.