Internet Encouragers
Online chat is one of the newest way the Evangelism Response Center connects Southern Baptist volunteers with people who need to know Christ.
Through a linked button (right) located on church websites or any other evangelistic designed to draw people to Christ, Internet users can be connected directly to a volunteer through a familiar online chat interface.
The interaction is similar to that of Telephone Encouragers, with volunteers logging in from their home computers.
People often think of this kind of ministry as counseling, but we prefer to consider it spiritual encouragement. You not functioning as a professional counselor, and your purpose isn’t to provide psychological counseling. Rather, you want to help callers to evaluate where they are in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and encourage them to take the next step in that relationship -- whether that’s simply to recognize their need to enter into relationship with Him, to invite Him into their life for the first time, to repair a broken fellowship with Him, or just to receive encouragement for walking through a hard time.
An Internet Encourager must be:
- A born-again believer with a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and the ability to communicate that relationship with another person
- An active member of a Southern Baptist church.
- A growing disciple with a basic foundation of biblical truth
- At least 18 years of age and not currently a high school student
- A caring friend who is concerned for the needs of people, especially their need for a saving relationship with Christ.
If you meet these basic qualifications and want to take the next step to get involved in this unique Christian volunteer work, fill out the form at the link below we’ll give you information about required training.
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