-The Problem of Speaking 'Christianese'

In an article that read many years ago that no longer exists online; Paul D. Watson pointed out the problem of using Christian words and speech when trying to reach out to non-Christians:

“Christians speak a different cultural language than non-Christians.  Unfortunately this language isn’t necessarily spiritual by nature.  One of the hardest tasks of an evangelist (the New Testament term for Church Planter, but that is another post.) is deculturalizing the Gospel so that the lost can hear the Good News without all the white noise of Christian culture.”

I read a bunch of Christian blogs and Facebook postings everyday. Many will not appeal to ‘regular’ folk because they are written in ‘Christianese’—words, terms, and expressions that are commonly used in church and among fellow Christians. The fact is there are increasingly more folk out there that do not share or understand the common ‘churchy’ language than do.

-Why Pastors Should Blog

Here's a good article on why Pastors should blog:

"6 Reasons Pastors Should Blog"  by Abraham Piper @ Desiring God (John Piper’s website)

 Abraham starts off with his own reason behind the article:

"In this article I want to convince as many pastors as possible to sit down and start a blog today. If I can’t convince them, then I want to convince churchgoers to hound their pastor until he does."

Abraham then lists 6 important reasons that pastors should blog. 

-Teach a Bible Study? Set Up a Blog!

 I have posted previously on the 'whys' and reasons for setting up a Bible Study blog.Here are some more reasons for those teaching a Bible study.

Actually, I believe that anyone teaching a Bible study should seriously consider posting the notes or lessons on the Internet.

-Featured Ministry Site: XXXChurch.com

This is a ministry on the internet dedicated to combating the effects of pornography. The following is his main site: XXXChurch.com

Founded by Craig Gross in 2002, the site also features Donny Pauling who is a former porn producer who came to Christ and became part of the ministry. The site features information and access to internet blocking software, an Online recovery workshop, a 12-week program for those struggling with porn, and a ‘Prayer Wall’ with a message board for encouragement and dialog.

-One Simple Blogging Rule

 There’s a great article posted at Daily Blog Tips: "One Simple Blogging Rule to Keep You Out of Trouble". The ‘one simple rule’ and the major point made by the writer is this:

Never post anything you wouldn’t say in person.

I believe that this is really good counsel for those of us who are trying to represent Christ in the Blogoshere. So many times I run across blog articles and comments which are uncharitable, divisive, insulting, and sometimes down right mean–and these are Christian blogs that I’m taking about. You expect to find such behavior in partisan political sites, but you really do hope for better treatment among brothers and sisters in Christ.

-Experiences in Blogging: "As Iron Sharpens Iron"

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." -Prov. 27:17

One of the more important reasons for Christians, especially pastors and ministers, to blog is what I call the "Iron Sharpens Iron" effect. As one posts articles and others stop by to comment, there is an ongoing sharing process that one cannot duplicate easily through other forums. Other Bible teachers and pastors will come aboard and drop a comment or two which actually in my experience helps to clarify and refine my own writing and teaching. The feedback can become a real blessing.