Bringing the Mission Field Closer to Home:
Strategies for using the Internet in missions

Contents

• How This Site Came To Be
• Introduction
• Internet Tools You Can't Live Without
• Headquarters Wants to Know...
  • Recruiting and Support
  • Communication with Missionaries
• Preparing for Overseas Ministry
  • Connecting with Supporters
  • Training and Orientation
  • Relationships with Other Missionaries
• Support for Missionaries on the Field
  • All the Folks at Home
  • What about the Kids?
  • Continuing Education
  • Growing Spiritually
  • What's Happening in America?
  • We forgot to bring Peanut Butter! or What can I send my parents for Christmas?\
• Conclusion: Is it worth it?
  • Is it personal?
  • Is all this information worthwhile?
  • Can people use it?
  • Is it safe?
  • Is it effective?
  • Is it necessary?
• Endnotes
• Bibliography

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I welcome anyone's feedback. Let me know if this is a useful resource, and feel free to share other ideas of how the use of the Internet could impact the world of missions.