A call to gamers who want to evangelize

[GoodNewsJim]

<contact me via PM for the web address> is a free RPG.

If you play it, you can evangelize! The limiting factor in evangelism is always contacting others. In Runescape.com, you can contact thousands.

I run around the world, and any time I see other players, I say,"God is real! Jesus is LORD! sometimes it starts a conversation about God. Even if a conversation isn't started, it can make some people think.

 

[JolieHeart]

GBU and thanks for sharing this unique way to evangelize

 

[Aibrean]

I think running around shouting that is a good way to put people off. I'd rather get to know people and then the door is more easily opened (i.e. join a guild and get involved).

 

[PT Calvinist]

interesting, when I used to play RS, I'd just bot lyrics of a Christian song, I'd eventually get tons of PM's saying, "are you Christian?", "Does God really love me?", "How do I become saved?" etc.

If my memeory serves me right, I helped save atleast 72 people.

Still, I think it's better to evangelize outside of a game. Gamer evangelism isn't really all that great.
1.) you and that person aren't actually having face to face verbal communication.
2.) when typing you can slip up, get interupted.
3.) there is always the ignore option
4.) Talking is faster than typing
5.) face to face contact is scientificly proven to be more beneficial then over the internet contact.
6.) They don't have an armada of websites at their disposal if it turns into a debate.
7.) Gamers don't really talk about religious belifs.
8.) Gamers are mostly corrupt peope with corrupt morals and values.

There are plenty of other reasons why to evangelize in person rather than in a game.

 

[Jesusfreak93]

I think that perhaps a clan should be formed so we can allow ppl to join and ask thier questions there, and we can share with each other our experiences

 

[Aibrean]

Just remember, you didn't save anyone. It is Christ that does the saving.

 

[Jesusfreak93]

Yes, I didn't think about saying anything, he said helped, so I wasn't sure what he meant.

 

[jonrgrover]

Still, I think it's better to evangelize outside of a game. Gamer evangelism isn't really all that great.
1.) you and that person aren't actually having face to face verbal communication.
2.) when typing you can slip up, get interupted.
3.) there is always the ignore option
4.) Talking is faster than typing
5.) face to face contact is scientificly proven to be more beneficial then over the internet contact.
6.) They don't have an armada of websites at their disposal if it turns into a debate.
7.) Gamers don't really talk about religious belifs.
8.) Gamers are mostly corrupt peope with corrupt morals and values.

There are plenty of other reasons why to evangelize in person rather than in a game.

This is not true for tabletop role playing games. In tabletop role playing games, you are face to face. You spend a lot of time together. The game can include Biblical principles. You are talking with each other. having fun together can lead to deeper relationships. People with autism may be easier to reach in a structured setting. Religion is a significant part of many fantasy role playing games. Corrupted people with corrupted values need Jesus even more. It is the Holy Spirit that does the real work.

 

[carp614]

Gamer evangelism isn't really all that great.
1.) you and that person aren't actually having face to face verbal communication.
2.) when typing you can slip up, get interupted.
3.) there is always the ignore option
4.) Talking is faster than typing
5.) face to face contact is scientificly proven to be more beneficial then over the internet contact.
6.) They don't have an armada of websites at their disposal if it turns into a debate.
7.) Gamers don't really talk about religious belifs.
8.) Gamers are mostly corrupt peope with corrupt morals and values.

There are plenty of other reasons why to evangelize in person rather than in a game.

You've made interesting points here, but I still think this can be a modestly fruitful mission field. You've actually made the case for me. Gamers are mostly corrupt people with corrupt morals and values. Aren't these the ones we should be trying to reach?

Generous in game behaviors stand out among gamers. Being encouraging and patient in game challenges my Witness and has yielded some pretty fruitful interactions for me. Say some guy curses you out for screwing up and you respond with humility instead of getting angry. Other players see that.

 

[straykat]

This sounds very difficult, but bless you for trying. I'm not much of a multiplayer gamer myself though, so what I do know (love single player stuff.. but just don't socialize in general)?