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The Christian Mobile Phone Project
Sponsored by theChrist in Media Institute
at Bethany Lutheran College
The Christian Mobile Phone Project
Mobile phone usage worldwide
7 schools studied 8 world churches• CHILE – Bethany Lutheran Seminary
• CHINA – Northland Lutheran High School
• GRANADA – Wisconsin Lutheran College
• INDIA – Rocky Mt. Lutheran High School
• MALAWI – Bethany Lutheran College
• MEXICO – Luther High School, Onalaska
• PAKISTAN – St. Croix Lutheran High School
• ZAMBIA – Bethany Lutheran College
Strategies for Gospel outreach using mobile devices
will depend on the kinds of phones in each country.
3 levels of mobile phone technology
Basic Phones
Feature PhonesSmart Phones
Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach
• how this works
gather a list of phone numbers“For a message of hope from the church that runs the orphanage, text [your church’s number]”
keep phone number list on computer
Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach
• how this works
prepare text messages to senda prayer:
Jesus, Lamb of God, You laid down Your life for me. Forgivemy sins and help me to receive Your forgiveness with joy.Amen. read Rev 5. 11-14
a Scripture verse:I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover myiniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,"and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Psalm 32:5)
Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach
• how this works
Send out text messages to the liston a schedule
Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach
• how this works
Free SMS management software at
http://www.frontlinesms.com
Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• How this works
No internet connection
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• How this works
Create a library of digital files,and put them on your phone
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• How this works
For example, text files…
• Bible • Catechism• What is Christianity all about?• Study guides
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• How this works
NOIKHULUPIRIRANSO MWA YESU KRISTU, MWANA WAKE YEKHA, AMBUYE ATHU, AMENE ANAPATSIOWA NOI MZIMU WOYERA, NABADWA MWA MARIYA NAMWALIYO, NAZUNZIOWA KWA PONTIYO PILATO, NAPACHIKIOWA PA MTANOA, NAMWALIRA, NAIKIOWA M'MANOA, NATSIKIRA KU GAHENA; TSIKU LACHITATU ANAUKANSO KWA AKUFA, NAKWERA KUMWAMBA, NAKHALA KU OZANJA LA MANJA LA MULUNGU ATATE WA MPHAMVU ZONSE. KUCHOKERA KOMWEKO AOZABWERANSO KUOZAWERUZA ANTHU A MOYO NOI AKUFA.
For example, text files…
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• How this works
For example, audio files…
For those whose literacy is low
BibleMusic
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• How this works
For example, audio files…
Audio Bibles in 751 languages
http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• How this works
For example, video files…
• Road to Emmaus• Come Follow Me• Jesus Film• Bible history story animations• Puppet shows• Music videos
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• How this works
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
• BlueTooth• Micro-SD cards• Wi-Fi
3 ways to do p2p transfers:
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
1.Enable Bluetooth2.Bring phones close together3.Transfer files
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
Micro-SD chips
• Contains files
• Insert chip into most feature phones
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
AudioBibles
NT audio Chichewa (730 mb)NT audio Chitumbuka (700 mb)
05 Mulandelina Mwanayo.mp3 (5.2 mb)08 inkosi lyabiza.mp3 (6.7 bm)Mpemba.mp3 (2.1 mb)Nakomana Naya Yesu.mp3 (2 mb)
TextTSK (Treasure of Scriptural Knowledge) NT Concordance
Video05 Mulandelina Mwanayo.mp4 (61 mb)08 Inkosi Iyabiza.mp4 (17 mb)Mpemba.mp4 (51 mb)Nakomana Naya Yesu.3gp (958 kb)Nakomana Naya Yesu.mp4 (28 mb)From Jesus film (17 mb)
The Birth of Jesus - Chichewa.mp4The Lord's Prayer - Chichewa.mp4Angels at the Tomb - Chichewa.mp4
Micro-SD chips
Lightstream Gospel Distribution System
• Wi-fi hotspot• Bluetooth
broadcaster• SD chip
copier
Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers
http://www.renewoutreach.com
Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites
How this works
•Websites must be mobile-friendly• Individuals access website with
phones• They read or download materials
on their phones (see Library)
Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites
Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites
Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites
Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites
make them “responsive”
Some people have computers,MANY people have phones.
Strategy 4: for remote locations: solar phone-charging stations
Strategy 4: for remote locations: solar phone-charging stations
How this works
• People come to charge phones• They recieve Gospel messages– Print materials handed out– Digital materials downloaded to phones
Strategy 4: for remote locations: solar phone-charging stations
http://www.gomadic.com/sunstash-standard.html
The Christian Mobile Phone Project
Sponsored by theChrist in Media Institute
at Bethany Lutheran College
