A 21st Century Solution to a 1st Century Challenge

A 21st Century Solution to a 1st Century Challenge April 23, 2015

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Today, I interview the founder of 1MillionStories.org – a new evangelistic website.

Check out the video below and enjoy the interview!

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What is 1MillionStories.org?

Steve Barnes: 1MillionStories.org is an online evangelism tool that allows you to share your personal testimony in seconds. It’s FREE, works on your phone or computer, and even the newest believer can use it to share their faith in Jesus Christ.  Pastors can mobilize their entire church body to actively share their faith immediately.

For the nonbeliever, 1MillionStories.org is a safe place they can visit privately to see how Jesus Christ transforms the lives of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.  The goal is for them to discover how they too can have a personal relationship with the Savior of the world.

Tell us a bit about the experiences that shaped the creation of the website.

Steve Barnes:  I became burdened by the hundreds of people I came into contact with in everyday life, whether at the drive-through, grocery store, dry cleaners, golf course, kid’s games, or travels.  I was “too busy” to share my faith as much as I should and something needed to be done.  David McGee said, “We should be more concerned with reaching the lost than pampering the saved.” Do we need to love and care for one another in the church?  Absolutely!  The Bible instructs us to.  But as Paul told young Timothy, we also need to “do the work of an evangelist” and that must be done beyond the walls of the church as much as it’s done in the church.

How is your site different from other evangelistic sites online?

Steve Barnes: 1MillionStories.org connects the person you’re talking with to Christ’s impact in your life beyond an initial face-to-face conversation.  Here’s how it works.  Every person that submits their story (testimony) on 1MillionStories.org receives complimentary story cards.  Each story has a number to be placed on the story card. Then, you simply hand your cards to people you meet.   They can go directly to your story by searching your story number on the site.  This strategy works whether you have ten seconds or ten minutes to connect with someone.

How will Christians and non-Christians benefit from the site?

Steve Barnes: For the non-Christian, they can take the story card and from the privacy of their home, go to 1MillionStories.org and read or watch stories about everyday people.  They can search by topic for people who have been through the same hurts and struggles they may be experiencing.  1MillionStories.org also eliminates unnecessary constraints of time.  Even if both people are in a rush, the evangelistic effort doesn’t end at the conversation.  As they learn of Christ’s power in the lives of others, they are led to a point of decision in their own life, a fork in the road.  They have a decision to make about Jesus.  1MillionStories.org walks them through the process of why they need Christ, how they can have a relationship with Him, and offers tools and resources they can access if they still have doubts or questions.  And for those who make decisions for Christ, they can learn how to begin their walk with Jesus right then and there.

For Christians, many are apprehensive or fearful of sharing their faith because they don’t feel they know what to say and often feel like they need to “seal the deal” right then and there.  1MillionStories.org also eliminates road blocks of being too intrusive or overly pushy, things that often hinder sharing our faith.  Every Christian, new or mature, can get engaged immediately, be intentional, and stay consistent in sharing their faith regardless of how much time they have to engage with someone.

How can people can involved?

Steve Barnes:  Easy.  Go to 1MillionStories.org, submit their testimony via video or in written form.  We’ll send complimentary story cards and they can begin sharing Christ immediately with those they meet in their day-to-day life. If they need guidance sharing their faith or using the story cards they can access the Tips and Tools page for assistance or email us at contact@1millionstories.org.

If you are a pastor or church leader and you want to mobilize your congregation, we can provide a tailored plan of action and complimentary story cards that are personalized to your church. Just email us at contact@1millionstories.org.

What else do you want people to know about 1MillionStories.org?

Steve Barnes: Whether you use 1MillionStories.org or another evangelism tool, be sure to share your faith, do it regularly, and be intentional about sharing Christ with those you come into contact with daily.  Jesus is the hope of the world and there are a lot of hurting people.

By the name of the site, it’s clear we have a goal, to mobilize one million Christians who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ to get intentionally engaged and active in sharing His love with a world that so desperately needs Him.  We believe 1MillionStories.org is the tool to revolutionize and simplify personal evangelism as we know it.


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