Jesus.Net is sharing the good news of the gospel like no other organization in the world. This incredible ministry, headquartered in the eastern suburbs of Paris, is responding to pleas for help from multiplied millions each year. Yes, millions.
I met the entire day today with Eric Celerier, president and founder of Jesus.net. Other staff members participating in our day long marathon included Henryk Krol from Poland, Jan Willem from the Netherlands, and Michael Foucalult, part of the French team. Their vision statement is straight forward:
"Imagine a world with every single person having free access to the gospel; knowing God, growing in faith, and sharing their new found faith in Jesus with others."
The ingenius format utilizes the power of Google advertising. When someone seaches the internet for help to deal with personal depression, tragedy, loneliness, and a variety of other crises, the first 3-4 hits often direct them to the Jesus.net site. There they get immediate support and encouragement to help them deal with their immeidate need and are encouraged to find the power to deal with the circumstances of life in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition there are courses available like "Why Jesus?" and others professionally produced and strategically designed to guide them into a fulfilling relationship with Christ.
Outcomes are astounding. Analytics can track how many people visited the site, how long they were there, where they are from, and what areas of the site they visited. If they choose to receive Christ, they can click on a link that immediately records their decision. You actually can upload a Google Earth map and see the time a decsion was made and "see: the location where it occurred! Actual growth in church attendance can be validated in countries as a result of this truly extraordnary ministry.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is the strategic partner managing the Jesus.net sight in America. This video will describe the program and how it works:
Here's a picture of the team who huddled up most of the day as we strategized how we might expand this ministry. Go to the Jesus. net site and upload the Google application and "see" what God is doing around the world.
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