LookingForGod and WhyJesus in Norwegian!

The Norwegian versions of the websites LookingForGod and WhyJesus were launched on December 1st 2009. Using the Internet to lead searching people to God and to local churches, the sites are expected to bring thousands of Norwegian visitors in closer contact with God. On the first day five hundred  people visited the websites, twenty people gave their life to Christ and four people would like to be followed-up.

The project became a reality in record speed. In May 2009 the decision to launch the websites was made. The Norwegians brought together several Christian organizations to hear the French organization TopMission and Agapè Netherlands present the plan. The resulting unified vision was to firmly plant the gospel of Jesus Christ in Norway. Enthusiastically they declared, “Lets make this happen before Christmas 2009, the best time for a launch!”

The LookingForGod website, developed for those interested in spiritual issues, explains who God is, what He would like to do for us and how someone can make a choice to become a follower of Jesus Christ. This website follows the ConnaitreDieu site created by the French organization TopMission.

WhyJesus is an internet course for people desiring to take a step forward in their spiritual journey to get to know Jesus Christ better. The course was developed by the Evangelical Broadcasting Organization in the Netherlands and handed over to Agapè Netherlands this year.

Both websites have been translated into several languages through which many have entered into a personal relationship with God through faith and trust in Jesus Christ.

LookingForGod is a first step for people wanting to know more about God. WhyJesus takes a further step and links visitors with an e-coach to join them throughout the five week course. The e-coach invites participants to an Alpha course and to visit a local church. They are nurtured in their spiritual journey with God and ultimately connected to other Christians who can help them grow. This process, developed by Agapè Netherlands and TopMission called a Stepping Stone Strategy, involves partnerships across a whole network of organizations.

Erik Furness, a Norwegian partner, admits, “When our French and Dutch friends presented the idea and tight schedule six months ago, I had my doubts that this could work out so fast. But, now we are where we dreamed to be! Thanks to a skilled project manager, volunteers who have spent much of their leisure time, good cooperation with the Family and the Media and P7 Kristen Riksradio, and behind it all – a living God who has cleared the road.”

Visit LookingForGod: http://omgud.jesus.net and WhyJesus?: http://www.hvorforjesus.net.