Online Missionaries

Did you know that a significant part of the ministry of Global Media Outreach relies on volunteers? Our “online missionaries” are people, much like you, who answer a few or a few dozen emails each week that come from those responding to the gospel on one of our web sites.

In my own experience, about two-thirds of the messages are easy: the person simply indicated their spiritual decision, and I can use a standard, pre-written responses. Other message may contain a comment or question I need to respond to more directly. Sometimes these are relatively straightforward, while others require more thought and a detailed response from Scripture. In any case, my hope is that the person I’m communicating with will write back and so I can further help them.

Some recent emails we’ve received have said:

I want to experience the fullness of the spirit. I want to accept forgiveness of sins and settle with God. How can I stay free from sin? — Lagos

I am a sinner and dishonest with everyone in my life, I lie and cheat. Is there any forgiveness from the Lord for the horrible way I have treated others?” — Massachusetts, USA

Does God love a sinner like me? Does God get tired of helping sinners? I wish God can change my ruin and sinful life and make a miracle in my life. I life now a miserable, full of questions, sorrowful, and meaningless life. I just can’t fight temptation. I hope you pray for me! — Philippines

I want to change my life. I want to receive Jesus Christ into my heart. — India

All I know is all that I’ve tried to do so far isn’t working and I need God. — Washington, USA

You, too, can join GMO as an online missionary. The basic requirements are simple: internet access and a sincere desire to help people find and grow in their relationship with God. GMO also provides basic training and regular coaching to help each volunteer. This is a very urgent need: in 2007, GMO responded to over 257,000 emails, and we’re believing that God could soon double this number.

One of my coworkers recently shared this note from Sharon in Nebraska, an online missionary and one of his ministry partners:

This has been some of the most rewarding work. I never dreamed that I would be answering questions and giving Biblical counsel to people over the internet… never in a million years! Biblical counseling is answering questions or comments, for the most part, with Scripture. It has really kept me on my toes, and my knees. I’m being blessed by this ministry. It’s hard to tell just how many people are helped, but there is a reward when someone says, “Thank you for caring.”

Being an online missionary only takes a small part of your day — you can answer emails anytime. I want to encourage you to consider joining our efforts. You’ll get to see firsthand what God is doing around the world. To apply as an online missionary, go to www.gmojoinus.com.

Yours in Christ,