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The Internet ChurchThe Internet Church

Responding to the Great Commission in the Digital AgeResponding to the Great Commission in the Digital Age

Walt WilsonSeptember 26, 2000Walt WilsonSeptember 26, 2000

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The opportunity to reach every man, woman, and child on the face of the earth in the next decade


Vision for the Internet ChurchVision for the Internet Church

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations ...Therefore go and make disciples of all nations ...

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Internet: No longer just a fad - a globalphenomena Internet: No longer just a fad - a globalphenomena

• 1 in 40 world-wide has been on line

• New web page every four seconds - now 550 billion documents

• 1 billion users by 2003-- one-sixth of global population

• Asian users will triple by 2003

• E-mail exceed USPS delivery in US

• Computers now outsell TV sets in US and Japan43% are sold for home use

• US e-commerce will top $2.3 trillion by 2003

• 1 in 40 world-wide has been on line

• New web page every four seconds - now 550 billion documents

• 1 billion users by 2003-- one-sixth of global population

• Asian users will triple by 2003

• E-mail exceed USPS delivery in US

• Computers now outsell TV sets in US and Japan43% are sold for home use

• US e-commerce will top $2.3 trillion by 2003

Source: MIT Media Lab

Global impact on world’s, trading, business process,economics, politics and social systems

Global impact on world’s, trading, business process,economics, politics and social systems

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Business to Business and Business to Consumer connection now indispensableBusiness to Business and Business to Consumer connection now indispensable

• Intranet/Extranet applications to grow 500% in ‘00

• Corporations being linked in kieritsu fashion for supply chain management and community

• Schwab moves $2.5 billion in securities every month

• Yahoo serves 170 million pages every day

• Cisco sells $22 million every day on the Internet

• FedEx delivers 1.5 million pieces every day linking business and consumers

• 1.5 million cars will be sold on the Internet in 2000

• Intranet/Extranet applications to grow 500% in ‘00

• Corporations being linked in kieritsu fashion for supply chain management and community

• Schwab moves $2.5 billion in securities every month

• Yahoo serves 170 million pages every day

• Cisco sells $22 million every day on the Internet

• FedEx delivers 1.5 million pieces every day linking business and consumers

• 1.5 million cars will be sold on the Internet in 2000

Business process efficiencies have set the stage for the“never satisfied” consumer who expects everything immediately

Business process efficiencies have set the stage for the“never satisfied” consumer who expects everything immediately

Sources: American Management Association DataQuest

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The Internet experience now becomes a part ofyour company and your productThe Internet experience now becomes a part ofyour company and your product

• New rule: The network becomes the market

• Everything shifts from atoms to bitsManufacturing & Supply chainSales SupportMarketing

• New rule: The network becomes the market

• Everything shifts from atoms to bitsManufacturing & Supply chainSales SupportMarketing

• Information content and site experience now is a part of overall product “quality”

• Brand image will be largely determined by the “coolness” of the experience

• Information content and site experience now is a part of overall product “quality”

• Brand image will be largely determined by the “coolness” of the experience

In the digital economy, everyone is at risk iftheir customer isn’t linked to the business

In the digital economy, everyone is at risk iftheir customer isn’t linked to the business

Business CommunicationBusiness Communication

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Dramatic new rules are changing post-modern social structuresDramatic new rules are changing post-modern social structures

1. Computers are no longer about computing


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2. We are witnessing the death of distance



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3. Time no longer means what it used to mean




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4. Global systems now face radical discontinuity





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“Most churches will operate next week as if it’s 1958” Lyle Schaller

“Most churches will operate next week as if it’s 1958” Lyle Schaller

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What’s really going on here?What’s really going on here?

Silicon Valley technology is changing the world

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Silicon Valley changing the world?Silicon Valley changing the world?

Change this big is being orchestrated by God ……and is not the invention of manChange this big is being orchestrated by God ……and is not the invention of man

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• The Fall

• The Flood

• The Birth of Christ

• The Crucifixion

• The Resurrection

• Pentecost

After each of these events nothing was the sameAfter each of these events nothing was the same

Watershed events in human historyWatershed events in human history

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We’ve seen events like this beforeWe’ve seen events like this before

People often don’t see when God is the process of redirecting history

People often don’t see when God is the process of redirecting history

US & UKUS & UK- Common language- Common language

US Department of DefenseUS Department of Defense

- Military network (information superhighway) - Military network (information superhighway)

Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great

- Common language - Common language

The Roman EmpireThe Roman Empire

- Military network - Military network

The result -- God’s purpose The result -- God’s purpose

- Christians carried the Gospel- Christians carried the Gospel- “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand”- “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand”

The result -- God’s purposeThe result -- God’s purpose

ThenThen NowNow

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This is the Internet moment in human historyThis is the Internet moment in human history

After this, nothing will ever be the same...After this, nothing will ever be the same...

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Professor Peter Drucker on the pace of changeProfessor Peter Drucker on the pace of change

“When I was born (1908) the world was not much different than that of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”


November 4, 1997 November 4, 1997

Leadership Network conferenceLeadership Network conference

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Professor Peter Drucker on the pace of changeProfessor Peter Drucker on the pace of change

November 4, 1997 November 4, 1997

EVERYTHING HAS CHANGEDEVERYTHING HAS CHANGED



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Yogi BerraYogi Berra

“The future ain’t what it used to be ...”“The future ain’t what it used to be ...”

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The Internet is not about technology -- it’s about the Great CommissionThe Internet is not about technology -- it’s about the Great Commission

“All authority in heaven andon earth has been given to Me.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you

And surely I am with youalways, even to the very end of the age.”

JesusMatt 28:18-20

“All authority in heaven andon earth has been given to Me.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you

And surely I am with youalways, even to the very end of the age.”

JesusMatt 28:18-20 ... “even to the end of the (digital) age”... “even to the end of the (digital) age”

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?How then should we react?How then should we react?

What then, is my reasonable response to the “go” imperative of the

Great Commission, given that I have a global communications

network - readily available to me - easy to learn - into which people

are entering pointed spiritual questions about Jesus Christ ???

What then, is my reasonable response to the “go” imperative of the

Great Commission, given that I have a global communications

network - readily available to me - easy to learn - into which people

are entering pointed spiritual questions about Jesus Christ ???

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you


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Understanding our call and our potentialUnderstanding our call and our potential

The church is in the information business The church is in the information business

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Aligning our call with our potential in theDigital AgeAligning our call with our potential in theDigital Age

The opportunityto reach every man, woman, and child on the face of the earth in the next decade

The opportunityto reach every man, woman, and child on the face of the earth in the next decade


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In the Digital Age information converts from atoms to bitsIn the Digital Age information converts from atoms to bits

TheHolyBible

Bible Atoms Bits

Weight 4 pounds 0

Mass 50 cubic inches 0

Cost $ 70.00 0

Readers One billions

“The art of printing books will be as relevant in 2020 as blacksmithing is today.” Nicholas Negroponte

The Media Lab, MIT

“The art of printing books will be as relevant in 2020 as blacksmithing is today.” Nicholas Negroponte

The Media Lab, MIT

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God’s question to the 21st century American Church will be ...God’s question to the 21st century American Church will be ...

“What did you do with the bits I gave you ?”“What did you do with the bits I gave you ?”

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In North America alone, 88 million people between 2 and 22 by 2002In North America alone, 88 million people between 2 and 22 by 2002

1. Bits will be part of their natural landscape

2. Apple Computer is right … … they will think different ( ly )

1. Bits will be part of their natural landscape

2. Apple Computer is right … … they will think different ( ly )

They will be computer and Internet savvyThey will be computer and Internet savvy

Understanding the tsunami coming at us ...Understanding the tsunami coming at us ...

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The rules will change overnightThe rules will change overnight

“By 2010 we will probably have 20% of Americans (55 million) relyingprimarily or exclusively on the Internet for religious input” George Barna

“By 2010 we will probably have 20% of Americans (55 million) relyingprimarily or exclusively on the Internet for religious input” George Barna

• 12% of adults (25 million) now rely on the Internet for religious expression

- E-mail- Chat- New Groups

• Under 20 years there is a pronounced bias for Internet

• Those who are “wired” are expecting Internet will be part of their religious experience

• 12% of adults (25 million) now rely on the Internet for religious expression

- E-mail- Chat- New Groups

• Under 20 years there is a pronounced bias for Internet

• Those who are “wired” are expecting Internet will be part of their religious experience

Source: Barna Research InstituteSource: Barna Research Institute

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How the Internet is being usedHow the Internet is being used

Adults 24 years and up

• News and information

• Mail

• e-commerce

Adults 24 years and up

• News and information

• Mail

• e-commerce

8 - 24 years

• All of the above -- plus

• Socializing and communication

• Personal entertainment

• Recreation and distance learning

8 - 24 years

• All of the above -- plus

• Socializing and communication

• Personal entertainment

• Recreation and distance learning

A WAY OF LIFEA WAY OF LIFE

A TOOLA TOOL

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Where the church is fumbling the ballWhere the church is fumbling the ball

1. It has underestimated the impact and amazing growth of the Internet

2. It has undervalued and miscalculated the social significance of the Internet

3. It has not understood the global nature of the Internet or made the right connection to the Great Commission

4. It is lagging in strategic development of new models of communication which leverage emerging technologies

1. It has underestimated the impact and amazing growth of the Internet

2. It has undervalued and miscalculated the social significance of the Internet

3. It has not understood the global nature of the Internet or made the right connection to the Great Commission

4. It is lagging in strategic development of new models of communication which leverage emerging technologies

I do not know a single business leader who is not hungry for moreknowledge of the Internet and how to integrate it into his business

I do not know a single business leader who is not hungry for moreknowledge of the Internet and how to integrate it into his business

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How many look at the Calvary Church site ?How many look at the Calvary Church site ?

• Daily average “hits” = 1,000

• Average month = 30,000

• Present annual run rate = 360,000

• Countries in the world = 28/32 every month

• Monday is the most popular day

• Activity is 7/24/365 with 11:00PM to 1:00AM being in top 10

• Growth has increased 100% each year

• Daily average “hits” = 1,000

• Average month = 30,000

• Present annual run rate = 360,000

• Countries in the world = 28/32 every month

• Monday is the most popular day

• Activity is 7/24/365 with 11:00PM to 1:00AM being in top 10

• Growth has increased 100% each year

People across a borderless, timeless world are seeking spiritual answers. Jesus has commissioned us to make disciples of them.

People across a borderless, timeless world are seeking spiritual answers. Jesus has commissioned us to make disciples of them.



CASESTUDYCASESTUDY

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Who is looking at Calvary’s site ?Who is looking at Calvary’s site ?

• Top Fifteen Corporate Domains• Top Fifteen Corporate Domains

Sun Micro Systems 2,795Hewlett-Packard 2,400Apple Computer 1,896Pacific Bell 1,700FujitsuCiscoStanford UniversityIntelNASASilicon Graphics, IncTandemBoeingHitachiLockheedMicrosoft

Sun Micro Systems 2,795Hewlett-Packard 2,400Apple Computer 1,896Pacific Bell 1,700FujitsuCiscoStanford UniversityIntelNASASilicon Graphics, IncTandemBoeingHitachiLockheedMicrosoft

There is evidence of real spiritual interest in corporate AmericaThere is evidence of real spiritual interest in corporate America

Many are telecommutersplus after hours inquirieson company intranets fromthe home

Many are telecommutersplus after hours inquirieson company intranets fromthe home

22 million telecommuters49 million offices at home

22 million telecommuters49 million offices at home

CASESTUDYCASESTUDY

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A typical month will bring in 30 countriesfrom across the worldA typical month will bring in 30 countriesfrom across the world

• Top Fifteen Countries

United States (including US military abroad)CanadaUnited KingdomAustraliaSingapore

Japan

SwedenKoreaMalaysiaMexicoSpainGermanyBrazilNorwayColumbia

• Top Fifteen Countries

United States (including US military abroad)CanadaUnited KingdomAustraliaSingapore

Japan

SwedenKoreaMalaysiaMexicoSpainGermanyBrazilNorwayColumbia

English SpeakingEnglish Speaking

Other LanguagesOther Languages

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...”

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...”

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A simple extrapolation reveals future potentialA simple extrapolation reveals future potential

In the next 5 years Calvary’s global Internet ministry will reach out to:

Every hour 708

Every day 17,000

Every month 510,000

Every year 6,200,000

In the next 5 years Calvary’s global Internet ministry will reach out to:

Every hour 708

Every day 17,000

Every month 510,000

Every year 6,200,000

Based on the current inquiry level, if the WWWgrows according to MIT forecastBased on the current inquiry level, if the WWWgrows according to MIT forecast

We must have something significant and timely to shareabout Jesus Christ every hour of every day

We must have something significant and timely to shareabout Jesus Christ every hour of every day

Evangelization willbe global

Discipleship willbe local

Evangelization willbe global

Discipleship willbe local

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Why is this technology of such great interestand appeal to people ?Why is this technology of such great interestand appeal to people ?

Interactive exchange of information (communication) without:

• Race• Culture• Ethnicity• Nationality• Gender• Physical appearance• Age• Language• Speech affect or accent• Emotional barriers

Interactive exchange of information (communication) without:

• Race• Culture• Ethnicity• Nationality• Gender• Physical appearance• Age• Language• Speech affect or accent• Emotional barriers

The built-in biases that exist between people are removed,producing communication in its purist sense

The built-in biases that exist between people are removed,producing communication in its purist sense

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George Orwell could not have beenmore wrongGeorge Orwell could not have beenmore wrong

• Streaming technologies are bringing full spectrum experience

• Many are praying in real time links

• There is no geography or physical place

• Congregations are moving closer to community with technology

• The on-line experience is creating closer communities

• Streaming technologies are bringing full spectrum experience

• Many are praying in real time links

• There is no geography or physical place

• Congregations are moving closer to community with technology

• The on-line experience is creating closer communities

“For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them Matthew 18:20

“For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them Matthew 18:20

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What to think about as you move into the Digital Age at your churchWhat to think about as you move into the Digital Age at your church

• Traditional methods of outreach and communication must be transformed

• The audience will be outside not inside

• The work of the senior pastor will change

• The church is now in bits as well as atoms

• New strategies are required for outreach in the post-Christian Internet era

• The church will have to enter the 17 inch world

• Traditional methods of outreach and communication must be transformed

• The audience will be outside not inside

• The work of the senior pastor will change

• The church is now in bits as well as atoms

• New strategies are required for outreach in the post-Christian Internet era

• The church will have to enter the 17 inch world

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Some questions to be asking .....Some questions to be asking .....

How do we ...

• Leverage new learning's about trends, organization, skills and technologies ?

• Integrate the on-line church into the physical church ?

• Think about your work differently ?

• Protect doctrine and the authority of Scripture in cyberspace ?

• Appeal to a world now clicking on instant answers and not water down the Gospel ?

• Use Internet to revitalize the church in the new millennium ?

How do we ...

• Leverage new learning's about trends, organization, skills and technologies ?

• Integrate the on-line church into the physical church ?

• Think about your work differently ?

• Protect doctrine and the authority of Scripture in cyberspace ?

• Appeal to a world now clicking on instant answers and not water down the Gospel ?

• Use Internet to revitalize the church in the new millennium ?

Computer networks are now a crucial battleground for the minds and souls of people across the world

Computer networks are now a crucial battleground for the minds and souls of people across the world

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Some applications for Internet technologySome applications for Internet technology

1. Outreach - evangelism- 20 FAQ's with answers from Scripture- Who is Jesus?

2. Scheduling and event communication- A service to members and those who are seeking

3. CommunityInternal - e-mail, prayer requestsExternal - Chat - individual ministries

4. Distance Learning- Bible courses, doctrinal training across the earth

5. Ministry- tapes, books, messages by topic, broadcast - e-mail and direct response ( individual)

6. Channel Master- the church of Silicon Valley (welcomes you)- Internet ready to go

1. Outreach - evangelism- 20 FAQ's with answers from Scripture- Who is Jesus?

2. Scheduling and event communication- A service to members and those who are seeking

3. CommunityInternal - e-mail, prayer requestsExternal - Chat - individual ministries

4. Distance Learning- Bible courses, doctrinal training across the earth

5. Ministry- tapes, books, messages by topic, broadcast - e-mail and direct response ( individual)

6. Channel Master- the church of Silicon Valley (welcomes you)- Internet ready to go

And surely I am with youalways, even to the very end of the age

And surely I am with youalways, even to the very end of the age

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How the learning organization changesHow the learning organization changes

New Learning's

The Learning Organization

1. Will achieve its goals more rapidly

2. Will work together differently

3. People will feel as though the work environment is what they truly value

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