Looking For Your Creative Ideas
October 8, 2005 Posted by Amy Hall
Next weekend at the GodBlogCon, Roger and I will be leading a breakout session on apologetics blogging. Part of our session will be devoted to discussing creative ways bloggers have initiated conversations on their blogs with people who are not Christians.
I've seen some interesting examples of this in the blogosphere. For instance,
If any of you out there have witnessed other, similar attempts by bloggers to engage people outside the Christian circle, we'd love to hear about them! You can leave your comments and links here, or click on my link under “About the A-Team” and email me directly.
Thanks for your ideas! Our hope is to share your stories and inspire attendees of our session to have a greater impact on our culture.
Related posts:
- Bloggers, What Do You Think About Miracles?
- The A-Team Blog: Part 2
- GodBlogCon Day 1
- Connecting Emergent Ideas (1 of 2)
- The Third Mission to the West
- GodBlogCon Day 3 & Reflections
Posted in Amy's Posts, Apologetics, Main Page, Miscellaneous
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October 9th, 2005 at 6:53 am
You might want to check the Atheism Presupposes Theism blog.
Jeff Downs
October 9th, 2005 at 11:37 am
Yes, I am also really looking forward to what is offered under this post. I sometimes feel like the most important aspect of what we do with our website involves reaching those who have questions and doubts…
October 9th, 2005 at 10:16 pm
I try to initiate conversations with those not professing faith in Christ by commenting on their blogs, emailing them, responding to their comments, and often, linking to their blogs. The result seems to be ongoing dialog, which I believe is what must happen in order for faith in Christ to be sparked in people.
Mark Daniels
markdaniels.blogspot.com
October 10th, 2005 at 12:18 am
I tried emailing you about this yesterday, but it seems like it may not have gone through. Anyway, let me know if you didn't get my email.
I'm kind of bummed out I won't be at GodBlogCon to check out your breakout session. This is really important as blogging is a great opportunity for evangelism that has been largely untapped thus far. So I wish you the best in getting the word out on the idea of apologetics blogging.
Chad
October 10th, 2005 at 9:47 am
Thanks for all your comments so far.
Mark, those things are definitely effective for encouraging conversation. How did you first choose the blogs you commented on? Did you come across them randomly? Did you begin with someone you knew and then follow the links? Did they find you? I'm curious to hear.
And Chad, I got your email this morning–thanks for the blog suggestions!
October 10th, 2005 at 6:03 pm
It's been a fairly random process, following links from one blog to another. At present, there are several atheists or irreligious people with whom I regularly interact.
October 10th, 2005 at 6:19 pm
That's pretty much what I have been doing too. The email approach has been far more effective once we make the initial connect from the blog… The conversations are much more personal and significant…
October 11th, 2005 at 2:25 pm
Hey, a semi unrelated question. I recently stated a blog (see: 4 entries), and I was wondering if there is a way to get a counter that shows how many people have checked out my blog (currently: uh…me). Anybody know how to do that?
Thanks
Derrick
October 11th, 2005 at 3:33 pm
Yes, you can go to Site Meter and get a free counter there. What's the link to your site?
October 11th, 2005 at 4:46 pm
I am almost afraid to give you my address because I am not in the same league as you folks here at the Team. But here it is http://www.bright-idea.blogspot.com
My plan is to have a mix between my four favorite blogs (except on a much smaller scale): STR, A-Team, Doug Tennapel, and Scott Klusendorf I read these blogs…well…religiously. I will also comment on some everyday stuff that encourages or concerns me (marriage, finding a job, etc…)
Also, do you (or anyone) know if blogspot.com has a subscribe feature like you guys (and gal) have to receive notifications? Can anyone tell I am a newbie?
I truly am blessed by what you are doing around here. Keep it up.
Derrick Bright
October 12th, 2005 at 12:55 pm
Derrick, thank you so much for the encouragement. It means a lot to hear that you've been blessed by our work–and that you'd put us on a level with those other three! It always amazes me that God would grant me the privilege of being used by Him.
I pray that God will use your blog now to bless others.
(Sorry, I don't know anything about blogspot.)