Sunday, January 18, 2015

The Importance Of A Christian Social Network

By Enid Hinton


Today's social environment has transcended the physical and geographical spaces that people occupy.The internet has opened up a whole new, borderless world for all to access. People can share thoughts, work and socialize online. This online world is available to Christians as well and this is why a Christian social network will always be relevant despite the many changes that the world endures.

A social networking site for Christians is important. The virtual world is another aspect of life in the modern world. Christians have established physical spaces, designed to fulfill their own unique needs. There are Christian social events such as concerts and clubs that offer an alternative to the secular parties and clubs. The virtual socializing platform should be viewed in a similar light.

These sites are great for fellowship. Fellowship plays a significant role in the life of each Christian. It is through fellowship that faith based experiences and thoughts are shared. This type of interaction often encourages those who are faltering or wavering to remain steadfast.

These platforms also make great evangelism tools. Evangelism, of course, is another critical aspect of a believer's life. The environment created through virtual fellowship is often so inviting that non-believers are drawn to the space. Some persons who are struggling with the decision to serve the Lord may search for these sites just to find some source of encouragement.

Like members of the secular world, Christians often travel to foreign countries. They may do so to work, study or serve in different ministries. This removes them from their physical spaces, and those they love; their friends, church families and relatives. Virtual zones for socializing allow them to maintain contact. This contact is very important when there is physical separation because it prevents relationships from breaking own.

For those Christians who are seeking friendships or romantic relationships, these sites are ideal. They allow for people of like faith to find each other more easily than they would though secular sites. Such relationships often have their foundations in faith which is a big concern for many believers. A number of believers face challenges forming relationships as they do not see themselves as compatible with the members of their local congregations and are opposed to forming relationships with non-believers.

These sites are also great for helping believers to remain abreast of the current global state of Christendom. Through these virtual conversations, believers find out about the problems and triumphs experienced by Christians in countries all over the world. They are then able to offer support in terms of intercessional prayer where necessary. They can also mobilize their own local congregations to providing tangible assistance where necessary.

The benefits offered by these virtual spaces are plain to see. Advantages exist or believers as well as non-believers and this is one of the great things about these websites. This is why so many of them have been emerging in recent times.




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