Not Just Bibles A Guide to Christian Resources on the Internet ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- v 1.5v Part 15 of 22 August 18, 1996 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Contents] [Next Section] [Comments] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. World Wide Web Sites: U-Z UNITED CHRISTIAN RESIDENCE/ORIENTATION AT MIT http://www.mit.edu:8001/afs/athena/activity/c/christro/www/home.html Home page of United Christian R/O, an amalgamation of eighteen different Christian groups at MIT. Includes info on activities, outreach, prayer and publicity. Also has a page of links to: Christian Resources on the Internet: http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/cross-products/resources.html UNIVERSITY OF THE NATIONS (KONA HI) [new 4/96] http://www.uofn.edu/ University of the Nations, a part of YWAM International, seeks to apply biblical truth to every area of life. Students develop intellectually, culturally and spiritually and also gain international perspective as they take courses in several nations. A live-learn environment leads to enduring relationships among students and staff. The index, mentioned below incorporates a substantial number of web sites related to University of the Nations. Additional sections include: International Colleges and Facilities (Christian Ministries, Communications, Counselling and Health Care, Education, Humanities nad International Studies, The Arts, Science and Technology); Centres and Institutes (Community Development, Educational Resources, Environmental Resources Stewardship, IMPACT, Discipleship Training Schools, Youth and Family, Regional Pacific Islands, Equivalency Institute, Field Ministry Internships); Geographic Locations (there are 1124 courses worldwide, including 200 fields of discipline); and, Academic Information. Index: http://www.uofn.edu/webindex1.html Various Languages: http://www.uofn.edu/language.html UNIVERSITY OF THE NATIONS (LAUSANNE) [new 4/96] http://www.uofn.ch/lausanne/ In addition to information about the history and development of University of the Nations, it's curricula, etc., you'll find the following documents: Foundational Values -- Guiding principles for our past and future growth; The Manila Covenant -- Affirming YWAM's role in world missions; The Christian Magna Carta -- The basic rights of every human being; The Lausanne Covenant -- A commitment to evangelise the world; Books by Loren Cunningham -- Plus how you can order these and other YWAM books. UNRAVELLING WITTGENSTEIN'S NET http://www.webcom.com/~ctt/ A Christian Think Tank, developed by Glenn Miller. Glenn's apologetic ministry is geared toward 1 Thessalonians 5:21, to "critically examine everything" and "hold on to the good." VATICAN LIBRARY EXHIBIT http://sunsite.unc.edu/expo/vatican.exhibit/Vatican.exhibit.html The first in a series of Library of Congress presentations of the great libraries of the world. Artifacts within the exhibit are commented upon by scholars. Presentation of 200 Vatican Library manuscripts, books, maps, that play a key role in the "humanist recovery" classical Greek and Roman heritage. Also accessible via gopher and via aFTP. Gopher: gopher://gopher.lib.virginia.edu/1/alpha/vat/ aFTP: ftp://ftp.loc.gov/pub/exhibit.images/vatican.exhibit/ THE VERITAS FORUM http://www.atgi.com/veritas/ The purpose of this organization has been to provide a forum for dialogue that continues to thest the question, "Is there truth that brings unity to the diversity of the university and society?" Join the Veritas e-mail group, take the reality quiz, includes information about Veritas speakers, a FAQ is available, as well as campus news and ways to get involved. THE VOICE OF THE MARTYRS [new 3/96] http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/vom/vom.html VOM concerns itself with the torture and persecution of Christians throughout the world. Founded by Reverend Richard Wurmbrand who was held captive for many years in Romania, VOM has developed a unique Christian ministry. Find testimony of victims, information on how to become involved, information on ordering books and videos from VOM, and the VOM newsletter at this site. WATCHMAN FELLOWSHIP, INC [new 3/96] http://rampages.onramp.net/~watchman/ A Ministry of Christian Discernment. Included at this site is an extensive online annual Index of Cults, Occult Organizations, New Age Groups, New Religious Movements and World Religions with Related Terms and Doctrines, a very large cache of nicely indexed articles from The Watchman Expositor magazine, and links to outreach groups. WATCHMAN NEE AND THE HOUSE CHURCH MOVEMENT IN CHINA [new 6/96] http://www.xenos.org/nee_a.htm One of many extraordinary documents provided to the internet community by the Xenos Christian Fellowship from Columbus, Ohio, and written by a co-founder of Xenox, Dennis McCallum. The document represents a very well organized study of Watchman Nee, a review of a very crucial period in the formation of the indigenous House Church Movement in China, and as noted by the author, "also demonstrates some of the problems the church can inherit when patriotism is confused with Christianity." Highly recommended. Xenos Christian Fellowship: http://www.xenos.org/ WEBCHAPEL: A MISSION TO CYBERSPACE [new 3/96] http://web2.airmail.net/webchap/ Hosted by Chaplain Steve Woods, you can find an online form page to ask for prayer. Provided are an online KJV and Concordance, and a maps section is being planned. Steve is developing a Bible Study & Devotion section, these files then being archived by Bible book name (under construction). Steve has developed "4-star" set of Christian home school resources. WEBRESOURCES http://www.realtime.net/bweaver/cc1926/webresou.html Compiled by Bill Weaver, "webresources"; is a selection of Christian web sites around the internet. This list includes This Week in 1926, Bill's pick of the week. THE WESLEY CENTER FOR APPLIED THEOLOGY [new 4/96] http://wesley.nnc.edu/ Northwest Nazarene College. A major site that features not only an immense collection of Wesley sermons, but an excellent Church Fathers collection. Also noteworthy is the Holiness Reading Room, a substantial collection of text files by authors including 65 Christian writers. These are but some of the hightlights. The site offers sections on Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, The Pentateuch Page, a Noncanonical Home Page, a connection to Northwest Nazarene's Department of Philosophy-Religion, including handy links to various remote internet sites. WESTMINISTER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BOOKSTORE [new 5/96] http://www.wts.edu/bookstore/ WTS Bookstore is a Reformed Bookstore associated with Westminster Seminary that specializes in theological texts. WTS supplies books to ministries, seminaries, libraries and individuals worldwide at a substantial discount. WTS also provides monthly specials, book searches and book selection support, and order information for their on-line location. Sections include recent faculty publications, publications from current and former WTS faculty members, Top Picks, counselling resources, software (including a Van Til CDROM), and Bible commentary (commentary sets as well as individual volumes). WINBIBLE [revised 7/96] http://www.icis.on.ca/bible/ Features WinBible for Windows 3.1 and 3.11, and Windows 95. WinBible is a Windows Bible concordance program in shareware form. Evaluation for 20 days and register for a nominal fee. This web page provides "screen shots", a list of features, download capability, snail-mail order capability. WITNESS MINISTRIES [new 5/96] http://haven.uniserve.com/~missv/ Serving the Body of Christ on the Internet Through Information, Teaching, Equipping and Evangelism. An apologetics and support ministry, providing resources and information so that believers may be able to answer the various groups of unbelievers which constantly question the validity of Christianity today. WITNESS equips believers with information to combat false and heretical teachings which have taken foothold in our churches today. WITNESS also provides new believers in Christ with a firm foundational biblical study which will root and ground them in the Word of God so that they will be able to discern truth from error on their own. Files available on site include apologetics, on-line Bible studies (available soon), cults, rock solid resources (Early Church documents), interpreting scripture (Christian Theology, Humanism Atheism & Evolution, Eastern and other religion, contemporary issues affecting the Church, assorted topics and issues, and, The Bible -- The Word of God. Remote links are categorized similiarly. Available from this site as well, are e-mail links to counselling contacts. Plans are being made to put this ministries AGAPE Christian magazine on line. Subscription information for the e-mail service is available at this site, and described in the Mail-based services section of this guide. WOMEN TODAY INTERNATIONAL [new 4/96] http://www.mdalink.com/womentoday/index.html Women Today helps women connect with God, with one another, and with helpful resources and opportunities for ministry. Here are a few of the connections WT can make for you, your group and your church: Evangelistic entertaining, Personal evangelistic training, Discipleship training, Prayer strategies, Character education for children, Marriage conferences and materials, Parent conferences and materials, Bible study materials, Volunteer opportunities, Professional women's fellowships, High school and college ministries, Bi-monthly newsletter, and, Retreat speakers. Featured on this server are Real Life, and The Next Step, which are updated regularly. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP [new 3/96] http://www.wol.org/ This popular ministry originated by Jack Wrytzen and Harry Bollbeck. George Theis is the Executive Director, and Joe Jordan, the Director. "Holding forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.", the banner from Philippians 2:16, is promise that undergirds this ministry. Find here information on WOL camps, tours, clubs, Word of Life overseas involvement, the Word of Life Bible Institute, and Word of Life Florida. WORLD CHANGERS RADIO [new 3/96] http://www.mdalink.com/worldchangers/ A Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. Provided is a current radio log, and other useful information about Dr. Bright's ministry on radio. WORLD MISSION DIVISION, CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE [new 6/96] http://www.nazarene.org/wm/ The Church of the Nazarene is a very strong participant in international missions and in relief work around the world. Available from this part of the Nazarene network are links to information resources of the Nazarene World Mission Society (highlighted elsewhere in this section), the Office of Volunteerism (including programs Work and Witness, Nazarenes on Call, Nazarene Disaster Response, and Nazarenes in Volunteer Service). The Nazarene Compassionate Ministries includes Child Development and Child Sponsorship programs, and Social Transformation and Disaster Response activities. Plans are underway to provide World Mission Magazine. WORLD MISSIONS PAGE [new 7/96] http://www.ed.ac.uk/~jamesmd/czone/mission/index.html The information on this page rates top notch as an information resource directory for missions. The page is divided into three sections: International Missions Organisations; Missionary Radio; and, Other Missions Organisations, Information and Resources. Developed by James MacDonnell, University of Edinburgh, Scotland as a part of his The Christian Zone!! resources. Recommended! WORLD RELIEF [new 6/96] http://www.wr.org/ As commissioned by the National Association of Evangelicals, World Relief works with the Church in alleviating human suffering worldwide in the name of Christ. World Relief brings hope to some of the world's poorest people, continually meeting the changing needs of suffering families through local evangelical churches. World Relief is uniquely committed to working with local churches in the areas of disaster response, community development, and refugee assistance. More information about World Relief, it's commission and goals are provided at the web site. WORLD TEAM [new 6/96] http://www.xc.org/wt/ One Mission Fused by the Vision of Two. Combining the ministries of RBMU International and World Team. The organizsation's purpose is to glorify God by working to establish reproducing churches among the least-evangelized peoples of the world. Their work is ultimately for the glory of God. Their energies are focused on the least-evangelized in city and rural situations. Their task is to establish churches that reproduce. World Team helps people assess how they fit into God's plan for the nations, brings together committed and enthusiastic world Christians from around the globe, provides comprehensive, effective and practical training for church planting, and sends teams to establish churches among the world's least-evangelized urban and rural peoples. World Team provides information about it's programs and vision. They are in the process of developing a page that will provide links to information about World Team ministries around the world. World Team uses the Cell Church model, and provides a document that gives a basic introduction to Cell Church. A Cell Church Resource Catalogue and Conference Schedule is also on site. Highly Recommended. WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL [new 5/96] http://www.wvi.org/ A nonprofit Christian humanitarian organization committed to serving God by working with the poor and oppressed in more than 100 countries. World Vision supports more than 4,200 projects, including long-term community development projects focused especially on the needs of children, emergency relief assisting people affected by conflict or disaster, promotion of justice seeking to change unjust structures, strategic initiatives serving the Church. WV Australia: http://www.wvi.org/aus/ WV Canada: http://www.worldvision.ca/ WV Locations: http://www.wvi.org/atwork.html WORLDVILLAGE [new 3/96] http://www.worldvillage.com/ WorldVillage is dedicated to a clean networking environment, screened from pornography and violence. They go one step further by providing reviews and information about resources they offer online. WorldVillage is sectioned off into the following areas: Games Zone (includes software reviews, downloads, articles, links); Multimedia Cafe (CDROM with a similar information outline); School House (software reviews, special features, shareware, etc.); Internet Hotel (a place to locate the internet software you need); and Village Chapel, which includes The Joy of the Lord (an internet pick of the week), and a lively series by author, humorist, mother, Mary Lawrence entitled "CrossWalk". WWWEB CITY [new 8/96] http://wwwebcity.com WWWEB CITY is an evangelistic cyber city. The network believe that the Internet is a very useful communications tool for the Church. It's mission is to fulfil Isaiah 61 vs. 1 through Internet ministry, fellowship and prayer. The network's directory includes sections on Business, Churches & Ministries, Community Services, Internet abyland & Helps, Computer, Devotionals, Entertainment, Expressway, Food Court, Individuals, Kidz Korner, News Stand, Schools, and WWWEB City Hall. WYCLIFFE ASSOCIATES (UK) [new 6/96] http://homepages.enterprise.net/davidlandin/ Click on any link and the reader will be delivered to information that provides three statements that underscore the ministry of Wycliffe Associates: to use the expertise of ordinary men and women like you and I to help in the Great Commission. There are three selections provided for the reader. The first two: "Yes, I would like to help a missionary", and "Yes, I would like some help from a Christian volunteer", bring together the specific needs of individual missionaries and the specific qualifications that volunteers have to provide. In effect the site offers a very novel kind of placement service. If the average internet user thinks he or she is not qualified to help, then review what's needed: Urgent prayer; Computer keyboarding, Library research, Shopping, Translation, Sending magazines and comics, Professional advice, Help with newsletters, Computer help, Forwarding e-mail, and Abstracting news information. The third selection is, "Yes, I would like to know more". Provided is information on WA's Christian basis of faith, Wycliffe Bible Translators and SIL, The Summer Institute of Linguistics, as well as a link to the Ethnologue, an immense database that provides details about language groups around the world. Recommended. WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS http://www.wycliffe.org/ Presently included on the WBT server are a Fact Sheet, General Statistics, a FAQ including addresses for WBT's regional offices, Press Releases, their outstanding magazine, "In Other Words" (See the newsletters/ journals section of this guide.), a section on Computing in Wycliffe, and WBT's Doctrinal Statement. XENOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP [new 6/96] http://www.xenos.org/ Xenos is an innovative group of over 2500 Christians working through about 70 ministry teams in central Ohio. The ministry has provided a substantial amount of information on line, highly relevant as Christian response to today's cultural milleau. The Fellowship's Crossroad Project, intended to equip Chrisitans to communicate knowledgably and effectively, includes documentation on The Postmodern Challenge to Christian Thought; Postmodernism in Daily Life; The Summer Apologetics Institute; The Death of Truth Conference; Apologetics and Evangelical Resources, and weekly highlights centered on postmodernism and apologetics questions. Readers are challenged with The Church in the 90s Quiz. Provided are sections for Teaching Outlines, Books, Tapes, Ministry Team Accreditation, Urban Concerns, Courses, and Papers. As an example of the quality of documents contained at this archive, a small portion of papers made available are: The Waldensian Movement from Waldo to the Reformation; Watchman Nee and the House Church Movement in China; Philip Jacob Spener's Copntribution to Protestant Ecclesiology; The Objection of Religion: Universal Themes; The Strange Details of Stephen's Defense; and, How to View Changes in the Church. Featured are Xenos' full length book, Understanding Ministry, and a substantial review of the ministry's Christian Principles class. XRYSOSTOM [revised 7/96] http://members.aol.com/xrysostom/ Presented by Xrysostom, that is, "The Golden Mouth", a page coined by Pastor Walt Snyder. Pastor Snyder is a theologian, newspaper columnist, co-moderator of the LTHRN'L discussion list here on the internet, and Texan. Here, Pastor Snyder links a number of internet sites, including Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, from which he hails, the LCMS Texas District, other Christian points of view, information points, and search utilities. Of special value is Walt's newsletter, "Ask the Pastor". Included is a good range of thoughtful articles designed to make us think about our faith and its application in our daily lives. A sampling of articles includes: What Do You Think?; Justice, Sabbath and Sabaoth, Divorce--A Smorgasbord; Giving Thanks to the Lord, for He is Good; Sensitivity to Humor and Culture; What Was It Like in the Good Old Days?; Jesus' Name and His Supper; and, Pain and Suffering: Why God? Ask the Pastor: ftp://members.aol.com/walts9/askthepastor/ YAHOO SERVER: CHRISTIANITY [revised 3/96] http://www.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Religion/Christianity/ David Filo and Jerry Yang's Yahoo Server with user submitted information. Christianity section includes pointers to many resources in this guide. Subcategories include: Bible, Churches on the Web, Ministries and more. YASHANET http://www.YASHAnet.com Being developed by the former editor of Morning Star Magazine, YASHAnet promises to be an exciting site as resources are developed. Devoted to Mesianic Judiaism, and to Israel find information in the News Room, from the Secular Archives, Remote URLS, and YASHAnet's Spiritual Library. Also available from YASHAnet is the Christian Friends of Israel, including general information, outreach and publications of CFA, such as Israel News Digest, Watchman's Intercessory Prayer Letter, and Zion Quarterly, as follows: Publications: http://www.YASHAnet.com/publish.htm YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL [new 4/96] http://www.ifnt.com/~ydi/ Youth Development International intends to reach out to kids in need of help. YDI is composed of caring men and women (mostly volunteers spread out in over 120 regional outposts throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries around the world. Founded in 1959, YDI for the past 36 years has served on the front lines in bringing the message of hope to young people. Available from this page is information about the National Youth Crisis Hotline, which provides ministry to a wide variety of emotional and physical issues, the YDI Christmas Outreach Program, and their Wilderness Expedition. The YDI Online section provides Notebook Updates (encrypted zip file), and Messages for Volunteers (also encrypted and zipped), and will contain YDI Spotlight. There is a section telling how you can be involved in helping to field the 1100 calls a day YDI is currently receiving, 40% who cannot be helped because YDI needs more people. If readers want to provide a Christian response to the need, YDI is offering you a partnership that is such a solution. Recommended. YOUTH FOR CHRIST [revised 4/96] http://www.gospelcom.net/yfc/ Available from the Gospel Communications Network. YOUTH MINISTRY POLICY MANUAL [new 7/96] http://www.teleport.com/~stef/Preface.html The labor behind the Youth Ministry Policy Manual is the six to seven years' experience that Stef Mahoney has devoted to youth ministry. While attending Bible College it occured to him that there are a lot of things that we do in ministry that are are not documented, and that there are ways we expect things to work, but we fail to tell others what we expect. The purpose of the manual is remedy at least part of the problem. In addition to help coordinate ministries, we think that you'll find that the guide provides invaluable insights and ideas. The guide is formed into a very orderly presentation. To give you an idea it presents sections on Organization, Youth Pastor, Youth (Students), Leadership Teams, Ministry Training Programs, Growth Programs, Outreach Programs, Emergency Procedures, Transportation, and Event Safety Guidelines. The Organizational section includes sections on Authority, Statement of Faith, Purpose, Funding, and Properties. Highly recommended. Stef's Home Page: http://www.teleport.com/~stef/ YOUTH SPECIALTIES [revised 7/96] http://www.youthspecialties.com/ Youth Specialties has been servicing adults who minister to teenagers for over 25 years. They produce books, curricula, periodicals, and training events. Provided at their site are a Quote of the Week excerpted from Youthworker journal. Posted weekly are Five Free Tips, Timesavers & Tricks of the Trade. Registered users may avail themselves of The Mall, which provides youth specialty products, online ordering, samples, and professional advice. Information is provided about the National Youthworkers Convention and National Resource Seminars. This ministry also has an interesting collection of links to remote networking sites called Youth Ministries Central. In particular we think that the sections on Christian Youth Organizations, College and Universities with Youth Offices & Sites, Youth Groups with Web Sites, and Youth Ministries Resources may be of special interest to youth workers, but the other selections are not only appropos, but quite interesting. For folk who may be interested in youth work, check out the forum provided for job placement. Finally, a youth ministry discussion list, Youthministry-L (also described in the Mail-based Services section of this guide) is supported by Youth Specialties. YOUTH WITH A MISSION INTERNATIONAL (YWAM) [new 4/96] http://www.ywam.org/ YWAM is an international movement of Christians working to help make a difference in a needy world. It is now one of the largest interdenominational Christian ministries, with over 9,000 volunteer staff based in about 600 locations in 120 countries. In addition, tens of thousands more people from scores of nations are involved on a short-term basis each year. Coming from many different backgrounds and working in a wide range of situations, YWAMers are united in their desire to be part of changing people's lives for the better. They have responded to "The Great Commission" --Jesus' command to His disciples to go into all the world and tell the "good news". YWAM provides an immense amount of information reporting on all aspects of missions at it's networking sites. Its International Communiations Network incorporates Press and Media Services, PROCLA-MEDIA Productons, Research and Information, and World Christian News and Books. The latter provides order capability of 280,000 titles, including all YWAM Publishing titles; books ranging from cross-cultural ministries, missions application, missionary biography, apologetics, theology, anthropology, periodicals, and so forth. If you have a moment or so, check out Mary Filides' wonderful artistic abilities via the samples of People Group Drawings in the News and Books section, and see what the 30 Days of Muslim Prayer project is all about. Links to YWAM Base Pages (web sites), and YWAM's Public E-mail addresses are provided. Did you know that King's Kids International, Mercy Ships, University of the Nations, Operation Impact (from the YWAM Netherlands), and many other ministries) are integral parts of YWAM's exceptionally well coordinated international ministry? You'll find links here. Europe NOW! is YWAM's newsletter focusing on needs in Europe. YWAM has provided much more information than can be outlined in this guide. The site is exceptionally well organized, and is highly recommended. YWAM Base Pages: http://www.ywam.org/wwwlinks.html YWAM Public E-mail Directory: http://www.ywam.org/links.html ZONDERVAN PUBLISHING HOUSE [new 5/96] http://www.zondervan.com/ From its modest beginnings in a Michigan farm house, back in 1931, Zondervan has become a leader in Christian publishing. Zondervan provides an NIV Bible Verse of the Day. Find information about Zondervan Publishing Housse, including it's history and growth, mission statement, and product line. The Just for You section includes various newsletters, articles and information resoures. Included are a Help Desk (contact information and product support), Professor (includes the Academic Catalog, and portions of Munce's Basics of Biblical Greek). More sections include Pastor/ Church Leader (Read How to Lead an Effective Small-Group Bible Study, by Jack Kuhatscheck, ThM, MCS.), ZPH Novels (including excerpts from Marilyn Quayle's The Campaign). There is a Listserv/ Feedback section that gives information about jobs at ZPH, and the Zondervan Mail Room. The Orders section links readers to information from the Zondervan Order Desk. Reporter/ Producer includes sections on Media Relations/ Public Affairs (including the Zondervan Press Syndicate, a monthly magazine of copy-ready articles about ZPH products, and an immense Zondervan Author/ Speaker Directory that provides online information links and contact information). Another section, Retailer, includes Author Tours and Reviews. Feedback includes subscriber list information for such e-mail services as Zondervan Daily Thought (provided from books in Zondervan's devotional library), Zondervan NOW (events at Zondervan Publishing House), and, Election96. There are also sections on Rights and Permissions, and Writer, the latter including submissions information, the ZPH History, ZPH publishing areas, and Resources available from Zondervan for Christian writers. Intersperced throughout is information about Zondervan publications, including What's Hot, and items in the Warehouse Clearance Sale. Due to the proportions of this site, and the information available, take time for a leisurely browse. Contents: http://www.zondervan.com/indextex.htm Responsibility in Free Speech: http://www.zondervan.com/greenzon.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Contents] [Next Section ] [Comments] [Pointing the Way] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This document copyright (c) 1994-1996 by ICLnet. Reproduction and/or distribution for non-commercial purposes is permissible providing that the guide is left fully intact. Please do not modify this document in any way without prior written consent. Send additions or corrections to the compilers at the address noted in the introduction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------