Shop Now

Not Just Bibles
A Guide to Christian Resources on the Internet

v. 1.92
Part 5 of 7
October 10, 1997
[Contents] [Next Section] [Comments]

5. Mail Based Services: M-PN

MAILJC
Mail: mailjc@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us

Desc: Provide a non-hostile environment for discussion among Christians.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MAILJC Your firstname Your Lastname

MANNA [new 4/96]
Mail: nphelps@delta.is.tcu.edu

Desc: A free e-mail newsletter committed to the principles of Christian living published Monday through Friday. Each week, Manna focuses on a new topic of spiritual value. Past topics have ranged from "Following God" to "Becoming a Christian of Action." The typical newsletter contains a Bible passage, subscriber's prayer requests and praises, and answers to the "Question of the Week." (550 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
Send your personal note to Dave Phelps at the address above. Include SUBSCRIBE MANNA FirstName and LastName.
Archive: http://delta.is.tcu.edu/~nphelps/man_arch.htm
Related Web: http://delta.is.tcu.edu/~nphelps/

MAP INTERNATIONAL REPORT [MR] [new 6/96]
Mail: mapweb@mapint.mhs.compuserve.com

Desc: A publication of MAP International, an international Christian organization providing relief and development. MAP International Report is a bi-monthly magazine focusing on health-related relief and development around the world. A survey of topical issues on line includes: Mission Hospitals Step In To Train African Physicians; Reach Around the World; Mission in the Midst of War; Hurt and Healing in Mexico; and, Bringing It Back Home: MAP Responds to a Call For Help in Domestic Disasters. This publication may also be requested from the MAP web page noted below.
Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
In the body of your note, request to be placed on the MAP International Report distribution list. Provide your name and e-mail address.
Web Archive and Order Page: http://map.org/mir.html
MAP Home Page: http://map.org/

MEDITATIE-L [MR] [new 4/96]
Mail: listserv@lifenet.nl

Desc: Weekly distribution of some encouraging words from the Bible, provided in the Dutch language. Provided by LifeNet, an international Christian missionary network.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MEDITATIE-L Your Firstname Your Lastname

MENNONITE
Mail: listserv@uci.com

Desc: Focuses on all aspects of Mennonite life and thought. (196 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MENNO Your Firstname Your Lastname

MERELEWIS (MERE LEWIS) [new 4/96]
Mail: listserv@listserv.aol.com

Desc: A high-traffic forum for the discussion of the life and works of C.S. Lewis. The list is moderated to focus closely on the ideas of Lewis, and generally avoids discussion of larger theological or denominational issues apart from Lewis, which are better suited to other forums.
Note: Archives may be retrieved by sending the message INDEX MERELEWIS to the address above.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MERELEWIS Your Firstname Your Lastname
Related Web: http://www.cache.net/~john/cslewis/index.html

MF ONLINE [MR] [new 6/96]
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: MF ONLINE is an e-mail compliment of Mission Frontiers, the newsletter published by the US Center for World Missions. MF ONLINE is edited by Mission Frontiers editor, Rick Wood. Online distribution is supported by Brigada. There is also a web archive. (700 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE brigada-pubs-missionfrontiers Your E-MAIL Address
Web Archive: http://www.uscwm.org/mf/

THE MIND OF CHRIST BIBLE STUDY [new 12/96]
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: A conference made possible by Discipleship International, based on the book of the same title by T.W. Hunt and Claude V. King. Based on Philippians 2:5-11, The Mind of Christ teaches believers how to think the thoughts of Christ, or to have the mind of Christ. T.W. Hunt brings thorough scriptural scholarship to his practical teachings on freedom in Christ, becoming like Christ, Christ's lifestyle, the servant mind, the glory of humanity, Christ's conduct among humans, living in the Spirit, the poles of holiness and love, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and the kingdom within. Participants must purchase the noted book. The conference is cyclical. At the time of our survey, the next conference is scheduled to begin in January, 1997.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE TMOC Your E-MAIL Address
Digest Subscription: SUBSCRIBE TMOC-DIGEST Your E-mail Address
Web: http://www.xc.org/cgi-bin/webhub/TMOC/

MISSION COMPUTER UPDATE [MR] [new 3/96]
Mail: mcu@xc.org

Desc: A medium for sharing ways to use computer technology in obeying the Great Commission. Paper edition available without charge to all mission offices and offered to any persons involved or interested in using computers in Missions.
Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
Send your personal request to the address above and ask to be placed on the mailing for Mission Computer Update.

MISSIONNET [revised 7/96]
Mail: majordomo@associate.com

Desc: MissionNet is a moderated mail list for missions. Posts include missionary bios, organization bios, upcoming mission opportunities, reports about recent mission trips, and basically anything that pertains to missions. MissionNet has generated a substantial, knowledgable subscriber base that is capable of addressing a broad variety of issues and news relating to missions, and is therefore one of the best information bases here on the network. MissionNet is coordinated by Dr. Ron Smith, who has himself has been involved several medical mission trips. Highly recommended. (780 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MISSIONNET Your E-MAIL Address
MissionNet Web: http://www.associate.com/MissionNet/mnet_home.html

MK-ISSUES
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: MK-Issues is a public mailing lists for MKs (Missionary Kids) and people interested in MKs and the issues they face. It provides a forum for discussing issues of concern to MKs. (100 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MK-ISSUES Your E-MAIL Address

MKNET
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: MKNet is a public mailing list for MKs (an MK for our purposes is defined as Missionary Kid, a person who has grown up in a home with Christian missionary parents) and TCKs (Third Culture Kids). It provides a "home" to meet with other MKs of all ages and backgrounds. (100 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MKNET Your E-MAIL Address
Info on related lists: http://www.xc.org/mk/m-lists/mknet-info
MKNet Home Page: http://www.xc.org/mk/

MORNING AND EVENING [MR] [new 3/96]
Mail: majordomo@netpath.net

Desc: This treasured classical devotional by C.H. Spurgeon is being provided daily by Robert Prodoehl. (425 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MORNING-EVENING-DEVOTIONAL Your E-MAIL Address
Related Web: http://www.netpath.net/~lasertee/chs_home.htm

MP REPORT [MR] [new 4/97]
Mail: n/a

Desc: The monthly newsletter of Mission Possible Foundation, an evangelical missions organization that distributes Christian literature, trains church leaders and sends out church planters and missionaries predominantly in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Articles in the issue reviewed at the time of our survey include: Rescued Off the Streets of Moscow; Miracles in Moscow; MP Newswire; and, Church Leads Bulgaria Out of Crisis.
Sub: Subscriptons available only from the Registration Page, linked below.
Web Archive: http://www.mp.org/News_ind.htm
Registration Page: http://www.mp.org/reg_news.htm
Mission Possible Foundation: http://www.mp.org/

< hr width=75%>NAZARENE [new 6/96]
Mail: majordomo@associate.com

Desc: Nazarene is for members and friends of the Nazarene church.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE Nazarine Your E-MAIL Address

NAZARENE NEWS SERVICE: WEEKLY SUMMARIES [MR] [new 6/96]
Mail: naznews@nazarene.org

Desc: Weekly denominational news summaries published and distributed by the Church of the Nazarene. Coverage includes the events, activities, and persons who are accomplishing the mission and key objectives of the denomination. News is published based on its timeliness, uniqueness, and projected reader interest.
Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
In the body of your note ask to receive the NAZNEWS WEEKLY SUMMARIES. Include your name and e-mail address.
Current Summary On Line: http://www.nazarene.org/co/news.html
Nazarene News Service: http://www.nazarene.org/co/naznews.html
Church of the Nazarene: http://www.nazarene.org/

NEHEMIAH TRUSTEES COVENANT FUND NEWSLETTER [MR] [new 2/97]
Mail: ntcf@netvision.net.il

Desc: The official newsletter of The Nehemiah Trustees Covenant Fund. Israel -- Physical and Spiritual Restoration. The fund was established to provide a channel for supporting believers in the Land. The NTCF has for several years furnished valuable assistance to members of the local Body as a means of standing with them. NTCF's purpose is to strengthen their economic base in order that a witness for Yeshua might flourish in the marketplace, and that it might be made easier for many more to return to their Land in accordance with the prophetic call. The NTCF assists the Remnant by: Building the Body: Providing business related counselling and encouragement in the midst of difficult financial decisions. Equipping members of local congregations by providing interest-free loans, sponsoring teaching conferences and emphasizing biblical principles in business. Building the Land: Aiding in the fulfillment of their calling to return to the Land of Israel and become rooted and established there. This results in creating job opportunities which are not attainable within the scope of their own limited financialresources. Building a Witness: Opening doors to strengthen the testimony forthe Gospel in the marketplace through personal witness, integrity and product/service excellence.
Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
In the body of your message, include EMAIL COPY WANTED.
Alternately, readers may obtain a printed copy by including PRINTED COPY WANTED in the body of your message. To obtain both a paper copy and an email copy, include EMAIL/ PRINTED COPY WANTED in the body of your message.
NCFN Website: http://www.netvision.net.il/php/ntcf/

NORTH AMERICAN MISSION CONCERNS [new 7/96]
Mail: mailserv@crf.cuis.edu

Desc: Composed of mission leaders in North America, including but not limited to district mission executives, chairmen of district mission boards, counselors and field counselors for North American missions, and chairmen of North American mission task forces.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE LCMSNAML Your Firstname Your Lastname

NUANCES [MR]
Mail: carp@rs.uovs.ac.za

Desc: The academic publication of the Christian Worldview Network (CWN) and maintains a focus on relating the Lordship of Christ to all of life, and that includes academia. Its aim is to promote and facilitate scholarship which is of a high standard, relevant and integrally Christian; scholarship which is, in the best sense of the words, coram deo.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE NUANCES Your Firstname Your Lastname Your E-mail Address

OLD TESTAMENT MAIL LIST [new 9/96]
Mail: macjordomo@ls1.ats.wilmore.ky.us

Desc: The Asbury Seminary Old Testament Mail List is an e-mail discussion list that supports and encourages scholars and teachers of Old Testament by providing a medium for interaction that assumes a working knowledge of the biblical languages, knowledge of the literature and issues of Old Testament studies, and a willingness to interact with specifically religious and theological interests in addition to the historical and critical issues.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE ASBURYOT-L Your E-MAIL Address
Subscription Info Page: http://www.ats.wilmore.ky.us/otmaillist.html
Asbury Theological Seminary: http://www.ats.wilmore.ky.us/

ONE BREAD ONE BODY [MR]
Mail: mail-server@mintir.new-orleans.la.us

Desc: Daily meditations from an evangelical catholic perspective. (82 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE OBOB-L Your Firstname Your Lastname

ORTHODOX [revised 10/97]
Mail: listserv@iubvm.ucs.indiana.edu

Desc: Discussion relating to Orthodox Christianity and the (Eastern) Orthodox Church. (363 subscribers)
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE ORTHODOX Your Firstname Your Lastname
Orthodox Web Page: http://www.ocf.org/OrthodoxPage/
FTP Archive: ftp.indiana.edu/ (pub/departments/anachem/listserv/text/)

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP [MR] [new 2/97]
Mail: majordomo@list.goarch.org

Desc: Dedicated to serving Orthodox young adults and the Orthodox Christian/Campus Fellowship ministry at university and college campuses across the country. This list features a monthly OCF publication with informative articles on the Orthodox faith and devotional material. The Youth and Young Adult Ministry publication, known as the "CHALLENGE" is also disseminated on this list as well as relevant OCF news and events.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE OCF Your E-MAIL Address
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: http://www.goarch.org/

ORTHODOX WORLD NEWS [MR] [new 2/97]
Mail: majordomo@list.goarch.org

Desc: Disseminates news about the Orthodox Church from around the world. A special emphasis is placed on Orthodoxy in the United States, Greece, Russia, the Balkans and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Official news and press releases from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and other Orthodox jurisdictions are also disseminated.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE ORTHODOXNEWS Your E-MAIL Address
Archive: http://www.goarch.org/worldnews/
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: http://www.goarch.org/

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE NEWS [MR] [new 6/96]
Mail: dhathaw@cris.com

Desc: The Other Side of the News is a newspaper column, by Howerter, too conservative for the media ... so it had to go to the net to get the word out. This service includes outspoken and incisive articles in politics, religion, "heartstring pullers"; just for fun, and just about everything else in life. Check out the web archive to see what Mark and Dave have been up to.
Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
Include the phrase SUBSCRIBE OTHER SIDE in the subject. It's not necessary to include anything in the body of your message.
Related Web: http://www.cris.com/~Dhathaw/otherside/
Biographical Sketch: http://www.cris.com/~Dhathaw/otherside/about.sht

OUR DAILY BREAD [MR] [revised 5/96]
Mail: majordomo@nicoh.com

Desc: Radio Bible Class' much loved daily devotional is available via daily e-mail delivery. See also the Newsletters/ Journals section of this guide, and Radio Bible Class in the General Web Sites section of this guide.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE ODB Your E-MAIL Address

PARENTS [MR] [new 12/96]
Mail: majordomo@ceai.com

Desc: Provided by the Christian Educators' Association International (CEAI), the Parents list provides information to parents with children in either public or private schools (although the bulk of the information relates to public schools.) Information is provided regarding current activities of the major teacher labor unions and the effects of those activities on the education of your children. Pending legislation is discussed as well as information on our Adopt a Teacher, Adopt a School, and Education Sunday Program.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE PARENTS Your E-MAIL Address
Subscribers may also subscribe from the Subscription page at the CEAI web site, noted below.
Subscription Page: http://www.ceai.com/list.htm
CEAI Web Site: http://www.ceai.com/

PARENTS' FORUM [new 12/96]
Mail: PARENT-FORUM

Desc: Provided by the Christian Educators' Association International (CEAI), the Parents' Forum provides a forum for parents to communicate with each otherregarding educational issues. Many times, a parents worst enemy is lack ofinformation. This list is designed to aid in the dissemination of parent-to-parent information.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE Your E-MAIL Address
Subscribers may also subscribe from the Subscription page at the CEAI web site, noted below.
Digest Subscription: SUBSCRIBE majordomo@ceai.com Your E-mail Address
Subscription Page: http://www.ceai.com/list.htm
CEAI Web Site: http://www.ceai.com/

PAROUSIA-MISSIONNEWS [new 10/96]
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: An automatic distribution center for newsletters from Alliance missionaries. It's free. Any C&MA missionary with an e-mail connection can send an e-mail news and updates to all Alliance e-mail subscribers without even the cost of a postage stamp! The potential is for thousands to read every missionary's praise and requests. We only ask that you keep it to less than two pages or 120 lines each message and one message per week. Please no solicitation for funds. A conference of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE PAROUSIA-MISSIONNEWS Your E-MAIL Address
Christian & Missionary Alliance: http://www.goshen.net/alliance/pub-par.htm
Subscribe from Web Page: http://www.goshen.net/alliance/pub-par.htm

PAROUSIA-REQUEST [new 10/96]
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: An automated Dial-Alliance Missions prayer weekly request line of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Every week C&MA Headquarters will send out its weekly prayer updates, and when there is an emergency request it will go out immediately to all the worldwide participants. Within minutes our Alliance family can know and be in prayer for every crisis, and rejoice in each victory.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE PAROUSIA-REQUEST Your E-MAIL Address
Christian & Missionary Alliance: http://www.goshen.net/alliance/pub-par.htm
Subscribe from Web Page: http://www.goshen.net/alliance/pub-par.htm

PAROUSIA-UNREACHED [new 10/96]
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: Is a for CM&A Unreached People Group = Within Our Reach = program for research, prayer, praise, updates, advocacy, adoptions, and information about the Within Our Reach program. It is a wonderful way to tie our UPG program together saving the Mission and Missionaries time and money in communication costs. This will work hand-in-hand with CM&A's new Within Our Reach program modified and pumped up for greater participation by churches and laypeople. A conference of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE PAROUSIA-UNREACHED Your E-MAIL Address
Christian & Missionary Alliance: http://www.goshen.net/alliance/pub-par.htm
Subscribe from Web Page: http://www.goshen.net/alliance/pub-par.htm

PAROUSIA-WRITERS [new 10/96]
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: Is a forum or conference for aspiring writers whether pastors, missionaries, or laymen. It is a way to publish your articles, sermons, devotionals, stories, and poetry without the high cost of publishing. All those good articles that are lost for lack of space in the Alliance Life can be enjoyed by all. A conference of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE PAROUSIA-WRITERS Your E-MAIL Address
Christian & Missionary Alliance: http://www.goshen.net/alliance/pub-par.htm
Subscribe from Web Page: http://www.goshen.net/alliance/pub-par.htm

PASTORS [new 3/96]
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: Intended to provide a place for pastors to pray for one another, share the joys and frustrations found in caring for the sheep God has given pastors, to provide a forum to share illustrations, sermon notes, and lessons learned only by experience.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE PASTORS Your E-MAIL Address
Vessel Ministries: http://www.vessel.org/

PASTORS' FORUM [new 3/97]
Mail: david@bayou.com

Desc: A place for you to share your thoughts on ministry with other pastors and church leaders.
Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
In your note to Reverend David Mitchell ask to be placed on the PASTORS FORUM.
Subscribe/ Submissions Page: http://WWW.Bayou.com/~david/forums/forums.html
Church Help Home Page: http://WWW.Bayou.com/~david/

PASTORS SUPPORT CONFERENCE [new 4/96]
Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: On-line support group for Christian clergy who are going through a crisis or difficulty including but not restricted to: clergy abuse, wrongful dismissal, dealing with factions in the congregation, stress, burn-out etc. The conference is open only to those who submit proof of ordination, and sign a statement agreeing to confidentiality of matters shared within the group. Ministers of all Christian denominations are welcome, provided they acknowledge the essential Christian belief in one God eternally existent in the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Electronic admission to the conference will not take place until the listowner/moderator has received via postal mail or fax proof of ordination, and a signed covenant/agreement to abide by the terms of the conference.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE PASTORS-SUPPORT Your E-MAIL Address

PEW SCHOLARS PROGRAM [MR] [new 3/97]
Mail: listserv@vma.cc.nd.edu

Desc: The Pew Scholars' Program e-mail list provides periodic (usually monthly) messages informing subscribers of scholarship, fellowship, and other information of interest to Christian academics, as well as updates abouttheir web site.
Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE NDPEW-L Your Firstname Your Lastname
Readers may also subscribe from the Subscribe Page below.
Subscribe Page: http://www.nd.edu/~pesp/MailingList.html
Pew Conversations Web: http://www.nd.edu/~pesp/Pew.html

[Contents] [Next Section] [Comments] [Pointing the Way]
This document copyright (c) 1994-1997 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.