The Network
The Global Internet Evangelism Network is a community of evangelists and technologists who are committed to using the Internet to share the good news of the gospel. In addition to sharing, it is committed to discipling and preparing people for Christ's return.
G.I.E.N. is an initiative from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and organized by its communication department. For the third time it convenes, this time in Bangkok, Sept. 1-4, 2005.

staonline participation
Staonline e.V. has participated in all three events. In Bangkok staonline-members will again read papers and hold workshops:
Stephan G. Brass - Workshop: "Virtual contacts - relationships for life"
Matthias Dorn - Paper: "The Role of Technology in Evangelism – A New Horizon"
Martin Haase - Paper: Global Mission - A Local Passion"; Group Discussion

Stephan G. Brass workshop - abstract
The title of my workshop : "Virtual contacts - relationships for life."
The goal of the workshop: How can we use the internet to establish meaningful and vital relationships that ultimately will turn into a relationship with Christ?
The challenge: Email, chatrooms, groups, yahoo and MSM messengers, Skype, etc. provide numerous opportunities to meet and communicate with people. How can we turn those virtual encounters into real relationships that will eventually meet real people in a real world. Dangers need to be adressed.

Procedure
1. Presentation
2. Discussion
3. Recommendations
4. Establishing of a trial project - with results to be presented at the next GIEN
5. Questionaire

Links
G.I.E.N. - Website
Staonline e.V. - Website
My presentation - (pdf) [220 KB]