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I used to think...

very rarely about digital capabilities of mission. I loved the stories of people leaving mp3 players on the beach in the restrictive Maldives or wherever, with a Bible or Gospel audio preloaded, and just waiting someone to pick them up and listen. That was probably 20+ years ago - now the ability to send files so easily renders that sort of story ancient!

I now think...

the connection potential is extraordinary. The innovation of people wanting to reach other people, and finding ways to do so digitally, is incredible.

I wonder...

as Chris mentioned, and as we've repeatedly said in class, whether the question of "can we?" has dwarfed any consideration of "should we?" And I guess any number of people will find different landing points on that. "If we can connect with someone, obviously we should!" might be a reasonable position to hold. If initial digital connection opens that door to embodied, physical connection in person, in the real world, in church, etc., then why not?

I'd echo the concerns around finance, shortcuts, and ease. None of those are Gospel-attitudes, let alone guiding principles.

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I used to think...

Virtual evangelism was a gimmick and people were closed off from hearing the gospel online

I now think...

There are far more digital initiatives that are bearing fruit than I considered previously

I wonder...

whether there are any I can get involved with

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I used to think.. the opportunities for digital evangelism were vast.

I now think they are even bigger than I realised.i am super-excited about what’s happening in the 10-40 window.

I wonder just how many millions or billions of people will be praising Christ on the last day who first came to know him because of someone on the internet!