Gospel presentations

Our definition of a 'Gospel Presentation' is a website or set of pages which explain step by step the essential details of the Gospel. By contrast, we define an evangelistic site as containing a range of pages on wider topics, even if a Gospel presentation is included within the overall site.

It depends where you draw the line, of course. We might define Power to Change (and one or two other sites listed here) as 'Gospel presentation plus' due to its inclusion of testimony pages and Q & A's. It is a highly effective site in a growing range of languages, and is also available for partnering organisations to be branded with a specific identity for a specific readership.

The problems of writing a Gospel Presentation

It is amazingly difficult to write such a Gospel page, which:

1. Does not sound religious and churchy, or use long words.
2. Shows that God is not a hard remote capricious Being, a killjoy, as another major religion would suggest, and yet is not tolerant of sin.
3. Portrays God as generous and loving, without presenting the Gospel as "easy-believism".
4. Emphasizes that becoming a Christian is not the same as living by a set of rules, attending church, starting a self-effort program, or indeed 'switching religions', but that it is a relationship, not a religion.
5. Explains that unlike every other belief system, where religious commitment equals salvation by works, we offer something which is totally free (by grace – but don't say "grace" – it's another religious jargon word) and yet commitment demands your whole life.
6. Will not be misunderstood by those whose concept of "god" may mean a pantheistic vague power of nature as in New Age and other religions, or the myriad local 'gods' which must be constantly placated that we see in India.
7. Shows that the Gospel is for every culture and is not a Western religion.
8. Does not explain the Gospel from a Western cultural view-point.

Hard work, specially on one page! Some of the issues can be addressed in preceding pages, or side-links for those who need them. Charles Bing's thought-provoking How to Share the Gospel Clearly is well worth taking the time to download and study. See also Nathen George's understanding of the differences between the Gospel and the Kingdom of God

And don't call it a 'salvation page', which to end-users which is a jargon word. The page or section should not be an un-related add-on to the site, but an integrated extension of a site which is warm and welcoming and offers a Christian worldview. It should be illuminated and backed up by testimony pages and possible FAQ-type questions and answers. An impersonal explanation of the Gospel without these elements, can be stark and formulaic. Avoid a preachy gushing approach, or a presentation that offers glib instant answers to deep problems and worries.

"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea."
- Antoine de Saint Exupery

Gospel Presentations

Rather than attempting to write a Gospel Presentation of your own, it may be better to link to other top sites instead. This is an ideal way to complement a hobby site, or one built around any special interest.

• Power to Change – Campus Crusade Canada's multi-lingual presentation with testimonies.

• ReJesus – detailed broad presentation from YFC in UK

• New Christian Life. This excellent resource includes both a Gospel presentation, plus follow-up help and interactive study for a new Christian. Language is easy and accessible, with no jargon or preachiness. Some material also available in Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.

• How do I find God? – Back to the Bible resource.

• Now Try God – IEC's gospel challenge.

• Your Destiny Your Choice – an unusual and effective presentation based on cartoon graphics..

• Gospelcom's introductory pages address various needs and link to a central Gospel presentation with a follow-up section.

• 1-888-Need-Him have sections aimed at particular groups: young adults | children | adult women | adult men/general.

• Journey of Joy is specifically for women.

• Christianity Works – outreach site from Australian TWR ministry.

• Ron Hutchcraft Ministries gospel page - part of the ministry's valuable pages particularly for teens.

• The Four Spiritual Laws online version the well-known leaflet, available in a range of languages.

• Reasons to Believe – part of RBC's useful apologetic material.

• Who is Jesus? – a Campus Crusade presentation.

• What is a Real Christian? – interactive version of the popular Luis Palau booklet.

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