The new Roman Road was paved with the World Wide Web just a few years ago. Unfortunately, many from the pre-Internet generations still have not adapted to this new road by which the Gospel can travel.

I recall when a Web site was a novel idea for a church. Many remember a day when it would be a shame to not be listed in the phone book; today, I would advocate the same attitude toward churches without Web sites. Now, with Web 2.0 and video, times are changing again. A church can now have its own broadcast station online and communicate across town or around the world right through its Web site. With ever-advancing technology, the opportunities for the Church to share the Gospel in innovative, affordable methods is simply amazing.

The era of self-publication is here. Years ago, radio and TV broadcasting seemed to be restricted to ministries that could afford it, but now a church only needs an Internet connection, computer and camera, and it can literally broadcast or podcast to anyone on the planet with minimal expense. Video streaming now makes it possible to broadcast live via the Internet with far superior features than what TV can offer.

I know of one ministry that has about 500 attendees and was only on local TV until streaming became affordable and accessible. Now this ministry gets people from the Middle East and other regions of the world thanking them for the Gospel message coming to them live.