Lausanne World Pulse – Research Articles – The Internet: The New Missionary Challenge of the Twenty-first Century

By Eric Célérier  

How can we explain the fact that Christians born in the country in which the Internet was invented (the United States)—and where the most technologically-advanced companies are dominating world markets—have not yet reacted to this spiritual challenge and been open to opportunity?

We need to revive the missionary mindset our spiritual fathers once possessed. When they discovered a new continent, they said to themselves, “Let’s go into that land and proclaim the gospel, or let’s give generously to those who are called to go.” All of us know that the only way anyone can truly obtain liberty and fulfillment is by coming to Jesus Christ. Let us send this message of hope throughout the newest continent in the world, the Internet. Let us ask the Lord to supply the human and financial resources needed for this worldwide mission.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he was moved in his heart because the people were lost and uncertain. They looked like sheep without a shepherd. Pray for the millions of people who connect to the Internet, because, like the crowds for whom Jesus wept, those surfing the Internet do not have a shepherd either. Ask God, “What do you want me to do?” Then follow him into the challenge he lays before you.

Would you like to be involved in the online mission field? If so, email me at: [email protected].

May the compassion of God invade our hearts, once again, and together, let’s transform the world!

Eric Célérier is founder of Topchretien.com, an internet portal for Christians. A pioneer in evangelism with new technologies, he also founded ConnaitreDieu.com, a website for non-Christians which is available in seven languages. Every day, 1,200 people indicate a decision for Christ on these websites. Célérier is French. He can be reached at: [email protected].