Web Evangelism Honor

Missionary & Community Activities

Requirements

  1. List 10 different ways to evangelize using the internet.

    Answer: Social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), YouTube with Christian videos, podcasts, email marketing, blogs/websites, live streaming, WhatsApp/Telegram groups, digital books (free e-books), Bible study apps, discussion forums, online courses, interactive livestreams. Each platform reaches a different audience. — Digital Adventism has grown: Hope Channel, Mais Esperança, NovoTempo. Churches with YouTube channels. Livestreams from TV Novo Tempo. The podcast 'Esperança Já'. Young Adventists on TikTok with short messages. Apps: Bible, Eu Quero Estudar, Ellen White Writings. Free e-books: challenging books. Courses: BibleStudyCenter. Adventism: reaching the digital generation requires adapting tools.

  2. List at least 2 different websites for each of the following themes that can help an Adventist Bible instructor in their class:
    • Jesus
    • Salvation
    • Bible
    • Family
    • Health
    • Sabbath
    • Christian conduct

    Answer: 1) Jesus: novotempo.com.br and meuevangelho.com offer materials on the life and work of Jesus to present in classes. 2) Salvation: cpb.com.br (Casa Publicadora Brasileira) and bibliaonline.com.br help build studies on the plan of salvation and grace. 3) Bible: bibliaonline.com.br and biblestudycenter.com offer the biblical text, compared versions, and study tools. 4) Family: lar.adventistas.org and novotempo.com.br/programas bring together content on relationships and the Christian family. 5) Health: vidaesaude.com.br and saude.adventistas.org present health principles and the 8 natural remedies. 6) Sabbath: estiloadventista.org and ellenwhite.org explain the meaning and observance of the Sabbath. 7) Christian conduct: egwwritings.org and mordomia.adventistas.org deal with stewardship, lifestyle, and Christian conduct. — Official SDA institutional resources. EGW Writings has all works for free. Bible studies: church class, lessons. Devotionals: for groups. Books: 'Annotated Bible', concordances. Christian apps: bookmarks, reading plans. Courses: interactive BibleStudy, certifications. Adventism: rich digital tools enhance the Bible-teaching ministry in all modern areas.

  3. Have accounts on the following virtual relationship platforms, seeking to reach friends who do not yet know Jesus.
    • Social network - Having a relationship with at least 50 friends.
    • Email - With a list of at least 25 contacts.
    • Micro-blog - With Christian themes and with at least 25 followers and weekly posts for two months.
    • Using your own profiles on the social networks described above, develop an evangelistic project with pre-selected dates and Bible passages, in which over the course of 2 months, 3 times per week, you must send a Bible verse, a quotation from the books of Ellen White, images with Christian messages, or a link to content about one of the themes from requirement 2, to all the people you relate with on each of the accounts.

    Answer: Instagram (visual posts, stories), Facebook (broad reach), WhatsApp (direct messages, status), YouTube (videos), TikTok (young people), LinkedIn (professional). Share Christian content without being intrusive: testimonies, reflections, events. Build an authentic relationship before a direct message. Avoid spam or pressure. Be salt and light online. — Statistics: 4 billion social media users. Brazil: top 5 worldwide. Content: visual attracts more. Stories: ephemeral, casual. Testimony: authenticity resonates. Relationship first, message after. Avoid: huge religious texts, automated messages. Adventism: 1 Pet 3:15 'always ready to give an answer'. A visible Christian lifestyle inspires sincere questions spontaneously and naturally.

  4. Mention the importance of also maintaining a personal evangelism plan as part of your routine, and list the advantages and disadvantages of evangelizing only digitally.

    Answer: Digital reaches far (any country), is cheap, scalable (1 post reaches thousands). But personal evangelism creates a deep bond, physical presence, praying together. Digital advantages: broad reach, agility, visual resources. Disadvantages: superficiality, distance, lack of human warmth. Combining both is a balanced and effective strategy. — Personal: eye-to-eye contact, a hug, sharing a meal. Irreplaceable in the maturing of faith (Heb 10:24-25). Digital: amplifies reach, reaches the isolated (prisoners, the sick, the distant). Combination: use networks to get to know people, then meet in person. Adventism: integral discipleship. The physical church + online. Purely digital evangelism can become superficial. Balance is vital.

  5. What precautions should a Christian take when browsing the internet? Based on Philippians 4:8, draw up a list of criteria for choosing websites. Write a pledge and sign it, committing to follow your list of criteria.

    Answer: Criteria for websites: true (no fake news), honest (no fraud), just (respects rights), pure (no pornography, violence), lovely (no hate), of good reputation, virtuous, praiseworthy. Personal pledge: I commit to avoiding contrary websites and always seeking edifying content online. Sign it as an active Christian commitment. — Phil 4:8 is a mental filter. Internet: 30%+ is pornography. Fake news proliferates. Cyberbullying. Personal commitment: limit social media, time control, filtered websites. Family: shared rules. Adventism: Christian IT (filters like CovenantEyes, OpenDNS). Pledge: 'I, _____, commit to using the internet according to Phil 4:8...'. Adventism: integral digital discipleship, not just offline.

  6. List 10 websites or blogs of different Pathfinder Clubs and evaluate them based on the following:
    • Which ones provide, in addition to technical content, evangelistic content?
    • Which ones have a format that is more pleasant to navigate?
    • Which ones have links directing to evangelistic websites?
    • Which ones are best suited for presenting the Club to an interested person?

    Answer: Visit websites of clubs in Brazil or abroad. Search by name 'Clube Desbravadores [city]'. Evaluate them as an interested visitor. Criteria: professionalism, current content, photos, videos, events. Good sites: reflect the dynamics of the club. Bad ones: outdated, with no information. The comparison teaches what to do in your own club. Adventism: a digital presence strengthens witness.

  7. Visit 5 different official websites of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and, in the comments space, identify yourself and send ideas for some new article or evangelistic content for the site.

    Answer: Visit the portals: adventistas.org (Brazil), adventistas.com (SAD), adventist.org (worldwide), novotempo.com, esperancafm.com.br. Identify yourself in the comments. Send ideas: a new story on a relevant topic, an article, a testimony, a coverage suggestion. Document your submissions. Contributing shows interest and active engagement in the digital Adventist community. — Official sites: ANN (Adventist News Network), SAD (South American Division), UCB (Central Brazil Union). Comments: respectful, constructive. Suggestions: current topics (health, family, youth). Submit via form or email. Contributing values youth engagement in the denominational mission. Adventism: being part of the church means actively participating.

  8. Explain how the internet can help us fulfill Jesus' command found in Mark 16:15?

    Answer: Mark 16:15: 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.' The internet allows instant global reach: social networks reach billions, digital content is automatically translated, livestreams reach restricted countries, virtual evangelism crosses political and cultural borders. Fulfilling the Great Commission in the digital age requires strategic use. — 4 billion internet users today. The Christian message translated by Google. YouTube in 80+ languages. Restricted Muslim countries have digital access. Communist countries: digital Bible hidden in apps. Technology: a neutral tool, depending on its use. Adventism: a global vision of mission (Rev 14:6 - 'to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people'). The internet accelerates the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

  9. Like and share the page http://fb.com/evangelismoweb and follow @evangelismoweb on Twitter. Take an active part in these communities.

    Answer: Like the page fb.com/evangelismoweb. Follow @evangelismoweb on Twitter. Share relevant content on your profiles. Comment on edifying posts. Send your own evangelism ideas. Tag friends in appropriate content. Document your participation with screenshots. Take an active part, not just consuming, but multiplying Christian messages online. — Pages dedicated to Adventist digital evangelism. Content: tips, tools, examples, courses. Engagement: liking increases algorithmic reach, commenting generates dialogue, sharing amplifies. Tags: be careful not to invade privacy. Adventism: networks expand individual ministry. Documentation helps the responsible instructor evaluate the honor.

  10. Subscribe to the newsletter of the site http://evangelismoweb.com evangelismoweb.com.

    Answer: Go to evangelismoweb.com. Look for the 'Subscribe to Newsletter' form. Fill in your name and email. Confirm via the email you receive. You will receive periodic content: tips, events, resources, new articles. Read regularly to stay up to date. Apply what you learn. Share relevant content. Document your subscription as proof for the honor instructor. — Newsletter: periodic email (weekly/monthly). Content: new articles, tools, events, courses. Confirmation: double opt-in to avoid spam. Spam: the email may be in the spam folder. Add it to your contacts. Documentation: a screenshot of the welcome email. Application: read and implement the tips. Adventism: learning is part of serving God better.

  11. Like and share the page http://fb.com/Clubededesbravadores and follow @osdesbravadores on Twitter. Take an active part in these communities.

    Answer: Like fb.com/Clubededesbravadores. Follow @osdesbravadores on Twitter. Share content related to the Movement. Take part in promoted events. Comment on posts. Tag your club in photos. Use the official hashtags. Document your active participation to show engagement in the regional and national digital Pathfinder community. — Official pages: promotion of events, celebrations, new manuals, camporee photos. Engagement: comment respectfully, like relevant content. Hashtags: #desbravadores #campori #cliquedesbravador. Tagging the club in photos: visibility. Adventism: belonging to the great Pathfinder family strengthens identity and mission.

  12. Take part in some form of volunteering (intercessor, counselor, instructor) on the site biblia.com.br.

    Answer: Go to biblia.com.br. Register as a volunteer. Choose a role: intercessor (pray for requests), counselor (answer questions), instructor (offer studies). Commit to a regular weekly schedule. Receive training. Use the platform to serve. Document your sessions so the honor instructor can verify real engagement. — Biblia.com.br: Adventist digital ministry. Intercessor: prays for submitted requests. Counselor: answers private messages. Instructor: teaches an online Bible course. Prior training ensures quality. Commitment: 1-2 hours per week minimum. Platform: chat, email, video. Adventism: a ministry accessible to any committed Adventist at home.

  13. Take part in a web evangelism project promoted by the South American Division, Union, or local field (Conference/Mission).

    Answer: Follow the official communications (SAD, Union, local Field). Sign up for available projects: 'Esperança Viva', 'Mais Esperança', online courses, digital weeks of prayer. Fulfill your defined role (sharing, praying, recruiting). Document your participation. Each level (SAD, Union, Conference) has its own projects. Ask your pastor or local communication leader. — SAD: South American Division. Union: regional organization (UCB, South Union). Conference/Mission: local field (with communication). Projects: campaigns, digital events, training. Online courses: Bible in 1 year, doctrine, evangelism. Local communication knows the opportunities. Adventism: the organizational structure allows engagement at all levels in the active global denominational mission.