Your mobile phone or iPod can be your electronic tract, Bible or video presentation tool.
The heart of communication is relationship. Mobile devices can be tools to start new relationships by breaking the ice. Mobile devices can help you maintain relationships, too. Consider the effect on someone receiving your text message on their phone saying, “Praying for you this morning.”
Mobile devices are simply a platform for communication like tracts, discipleship materials or DVDs. Today, mobiles are an indigenous device in most any culture. These devices are with you and with those whom you are trying to reach.
Can you play videos on your mobile? Do you carry your MP3 player with you? Learn more with our free guide.
Your mobile device may have the capability of storing rich media and content. If so, then you can use it as a virtual pocket missionary. Media in the language you need. Bible stories at your fingertips. Tracts handy at all times. You may not speak Hindi but you can share an audio Hindi Bible story or video with them.
Some devices may play videos and others do a lot more. Your device may be able to run apps (mobile applications) like interactive tracts or even full Bibles. If you know how to Bluetooth a song or video to someone, you can share a Bible story or video about Jesus with others. Download our helpful guide to using mobiles.
There’s no set way that you must follow when incorporating mobiles into your one-on-one evangelism. These are a couple of examples.
Below are resources you can put on your mobile or share with others.
Bible in audio form
Audio files are great to share for mobile devices like phones and mp3 players.
Gospel of Luke:
Bible stories to share:
- Audio Bible Stories (MP3s) – complete sets of stories spanning creation to Christ: Hindi : Urdu (Muslim) : Nepali : Telegu : Kannada : Punjabi : Assamese : English
Music to share:
Music with a positive message is a great thing to share.
- Al Sami album: Forgiveness: Urdu language (Muslim)
- Life of Christ Album: Hindi language
Videos to share:
Show these videos on a computer or a mobile device.
- The Prophets’ Story: Bible panorama animation (well suited for those with an Islamic background): English : Tamil : Malayalam : Bangla : Urdu (Muslim)
- The JESUS Film: This film has been used all over the world. Visit their website for mobile friendly versions (jesusfilmmedia.org) - available Fall 2012