The Christian Mobile Phone Project

Sponsored by theChrist in Media Institute

at Bethany Lutheran College

The Christian Mobile Phone Project

Mobile phone usage worldwide

7 schools studied 8 world churches• CHILE – Bethany Lutheran Seminary

• CHINA – Northland Lutheran High School

• GRANADA – Wisconsin Lutheran College

• INDIA – Rocky Mt. Lutheran High School

• MALAWI – Bethany Lutheran College

• MEXICO – Luther High School, Onalaska

• PAKISTAN – St. Croix Lutheran High School

• ZAMBIA – Bethany Lutheran College

Strategies for Gospel outreach using mobile devices

will depend on the kinds of phones in each country.

3 levels of mobile phone technology

Basic Phones

Feature PhonesSmart Phones

Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach

• how this works

gather a list of phone numbers“For a message of hope from the church that runs the orphanage, text [your church’s number]”

keep phone number list on computer

Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach

• how this works

prepare text messages to senda prayer:

Jesus, Lamb of God, You laid down Your life for me. Forgivemy sins and help me to receive Your forgiveness with joy.Amen. read Rev 5. 11-14

a Scripture verse:I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover myiniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,"and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Psalm 32:5)

Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach

• how this works

Send out text messages to the liston a schedule

Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach

• how this works

Free SMS management software at

http://www.frontlinesms.com

Strategy 1: for all phones SMS (text) outreach

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• How this works

No internet connection

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• How this works

Create a library of digital files,and put them on your phone

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• How this works

For example, text files…

• Bible • Catechism• What is Christianity all about?• Study guides

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• How this works

NOIKHULUPIRIRANSO MWA YESU KRISTU, MWANA WAKE YEKHA, AMBUYE ATHU, AMENE ANAPATSIOWA NOI MZIMU WOYERA, NABADWA MWA MARIYA NAMWALIYO, NAZUNZIOWA KWA PONTIYO PILATO, NAPACHIKIOWA PA MTANOA, NAMWALIRA, NAIKIOWA M'MANOA, NATSIKIRA KU GAHENA; TSIKU LACHITATU ANAUKANSO KWA AKUFA, NAKWERA KUMWAMBA, NAKHALA KU OZANJA LA MANJA LA MULUNGU ATATE WA MPHAMVU ZONSE. KUCHOKERA KOMWEKO AOZABWERANSO KUOZAWERUZA ANTHU A MOYO NOI AKUFA.

For example, text files…

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• How this works

For example, audio files…

For those whose literacy is low

BibleMusic

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• How this works

For example, audio files…

Audio Bibles in 751 languages

http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• How this works

For example, video files…• Road to Emmaus• Come Follow Me• Jesus Film• Bible history story animations• Puppet shows• Music videos

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• How this works

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

• BlueTooth• Micro-SD cards• Wi-Fi

3 ways to do p2p transfers:

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

1.Enable Bluetooth2.Bring phones close together3.Transfer files

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

Micro-SD chips

• Contains files

• Insert chip into most feature phones

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

AudioBibles

NT audio Chichewa (730 mb)NT audio Chitumbuka (700 mb)

05 Mulandelina Mwanayo.mp3 (5.2 mb)08 inkosi lyabiza.mp3 (6.7 bm)Mpemba.mp3 (2.1 mb)Nakomana Naya Yesu.mp3 (2 mb)

TextTSK (Treasure of Scriptural Knowledge) NT Concordance

Video05 Mulandelina Mwanayo.mp4 (61 mb)08 Inkosi Iyabiza.mp4 (17 mb)Mpemba.mp4 (51 mb)Nakomana Naya Yesu.3gp (958 kb)Nakomana Naya Yesu.mp4 (28 mb)From Jesus film (17 mb)

The Birth of Jesus - Chichewa.mp4The Lord's Prayer - Chichewa.mp4Angels at the Tomb - Chichewa.mp4

Micro-SD chips

Lightstream Gospel Distribution System

• Wi-fi hotspot• Bluetooth

broadcaster• SD chip

copier

Strategy 2: for feature phones phone-to-phone file transfers

http://www.renewoutreach.com

Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites

How this works

•Websites must be mobile-friendly• Individuals access website with

phones• They read or download materials

on their phones (see Library)

Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites

Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites

Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites

Strategy 3: for SmartPhones: information websites

make them “responsive”

Some people have computers,MANY people have phones.

Strategy 4: for remote locations: solar phone-charging stations

Strategy 4: for remote locations: solar phone-charging stations

How this works

• People come to charge phones• They recieve Gospel messages– Print materials handed out– Digital materials downloaded to phones

Strategy 4: for remote locations: solar phone-charging stations

http://www.gomadic.com/sunstash-standard.html

The Christian Mobile Phone Project

Sponsored by theChrist in Media Institute

at Bethany Lutheran College