Not Just Bibles
A Guide to Christian Resources on the Internet

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Desc: A Special area on the Internet _just_ For Calvary Senior Pastors! Confidential, secure, and private. Here Calvary Senior Pastors can fellowship, encourage and strengthen one another in their own secure conference area. Information on this and other Calvary Chapel Pastor Specific ministries can be obtained through the www.calvarychapel.org web site. The actual Pastor Area is password protected. An option to request access is provided from that route.

Sub: Subscription is available only from the Calvary Chapel Internet web site, linked below.

Calvary Chapel Internet: http://www.calvarychapel.org/

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Desc: The Calvary Internet Fellowship List is open to the world! Provided by the Christ centered, family oriented, Calvary Fellowship Ministry. Lay Pastors, Christians, and non-Christians who agree to written "expected behaviors" can fellowship on this wonderful fellowship ministry. Guidelines are agreed to prior to access approval, and based on presented Biblical Instruction to "love one another" and to be "Christ like". Information on accessing this ministry is provided through the route www.calvarychapel.org under "Calvary Internet Fellowship".

Sub: Subscription is available only from the Calvary Chapel Internet web site linked below.

Calvary Chapel Internet: http://www.calvarychapel.org/

Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: Published by the Computer Aided Ministry Society, whose purpose is to involve and assist the Church in computer related and networking matters, CAMsoc update is well articulated and detailed. Included is real news and analysis about network happenings, new network resources, and such, but what makes this report shine is not solely the latest news. It's presented with technical experience and backed by experience and insight. Back issues of CAMsoc Update are available via e-mail recall; see the instructions provided at the end of each CAMsoc Update.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE CAMSOC-UPDATE Your E-MAIL Address
Be sure to include the word END on a separate line at the end of your e-mail subscribe request to prevent the server from reading your personal SIG file.

CAMsoc Web: http://bible.acu.edu/ctt/camsoc.htm

Mail: maiser@kingsu.ab.ca

Desc: CBAP-L is an open, unmoderated discussion list. This list is intended to be a friendly (although sometimes vigorous) discussion forum for Canadian Baptists. Any subject relevant to life as a Baptist (of any particular grouping) in Canada, or life as a Canadian who is a Baptist who is living elsewhere, is welcome.

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SUBSCRIBE cbap-l

Mail: n/a

Desc: Discussion group for those interested in the cell church model. A cell church is a nontraditional form of church life in which small groups of Christians (cells) meet in a special way in their homes to build each other up in Christ and to evangelize the unsaved. It is a church which defines its cells as the basic building blocks of church life. (316 subscribers)

Subscription Page: http://www.cell-church.org/subscribe.htm

Web Site: http://www.cell-church.org/

Cell-Church FAQ: http://www.cell-church.org/faq.htm

Mail: listserv@listserv.uottawa.ca

Desc: CETA was founded to provide a forum for scholarly contributions to the renewal of theology and church in Canada. The Association proposes to encourage a general conversation about theological studies, with special interest in evangelical points of view upon and contributions to the wider conversations regarding religious studies and church life. Members therefore include pastors, students and other interested persons as well as professional academicians. And the last category includes professors at public universities, Christian liberal arts universities, seminaries, Bible schools, and other institutions. CETA also invites individuals who share the Association's ideals to join the on-line discussion group, CETA-L. CETA-L provides a lively and collegial forum for an ongoing discussion of issues of interest to Canadian evangelicals.

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SUBSCRIBE CETA-L YourFirstname YourLastname

Web Site: http://www.uottawa.ca/~s458507/ceta.html

Mail: majordomo@crosslink.net

Desc: An open list for Christians on the internet. The list provides a forum for Christians to discuss the Scriptures, engage in general chat and discussion, and post their prayer requests. Those of orthodox faith are welcome to subscribe. Please be sure to review the "list guidelines" from the CHARIS Mailing List web page (noted below) before subscribing.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE CHARIS Your E-MAIL Address

CHARIS Mailing List Web Page: http://www.bright.net/~brucegrr/webdoc1.htm

Grace Baptist Church: http://www.bright.net/~brucegrr/

Mail: trf-list-request@tulip.org

Desc: Weekly expository sermons are available via e-mail from Christ Covenant Reformed Church, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Sub: To subscribe send a message to the above address - Use subject: SUBSCRIBE

Related Web: http://www.tulip.org/trf/

Mail: listserv@asuvm.inre.asu.edu

Desc: Moderated discussion of practical Christian life. (848 subscribers)

Note: Send INDEX CHRISTIA to above address for latest contents. Archeology andJericho, Creeds, Ancient texts, Keifer's biographies of saints, Biblestudies, response to current topics and logfiles. Also available viaUSENET News.

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SUBSCRIBE CHRISTIA Your Firstname Your Lastname

Christia Library: http://www.ihi.aber.ac.uk/~spk/christia.html

Mail: majordomo@cs.dal.ca

Desc: Moderated discussion related to local assemblies of Christians who consider themselves part of the Christian brethren movement of the last century. (63 subscribers)

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SUBSCRIBE PB Your E-MAIL Address

Mail: macjordomo@associate.com

Desc: This list is provided for members and friends of the Christian Church.

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SUBSCRIBE CC Your E-MAIL Address

Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: A great way for Christian computer users to get fast and easy support when they are having problems or want to ask a question. Also, you will enjoy the discussions related to computers and ministry. The mailing list is also monitored by many members of the CCMag.

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SUBSCRIBE CCMAGAZINE Your E-MAIL Address

Related Web: http://www.ccmag.com/

Mail: majordomo@ceai.com

Desc: Provided by the Christian Educators' Association International (CEAI), Praye r Requests may be used by any person who has a prayer request or anyone desiring to pray for these requests. CEAI firmly believe in the power of intercessory prayer and the miraculous power and desire of our sovreign God to answer the prayers of his children. There is no prayer too large or too small for this list because there is no prayer too large or too small for almighty God.

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SUBSCRIBE PRAYER 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/

Mail: majordomo@ceai.com

Desc: Provided by the Christian Educators' Association International (CEAI), list distributes CEAI press releases and selected press releases from related organizations. Many persons concerned about education related issues and legislation will want to join this list.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE PRESS-RELEASES 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/

Mail: majordomo@ceai.com

Desc: Provides general information regarding CEAI and is used for disseminating such information to interested parties. Examples of information distributed via this list are membership applications, announcements of new programs, and summary information of important legislation regarding educators.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE CEAI-GEN 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/

Mail: majordomo@ceai.com

Desc: Provided by the Christian Educators' Association International (CEAI), the Media List will provide press releases, sample interviews, and other information of interest to the media. While the majority of the information contained in this list will be of interest only to the media, anyone may join.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE MEDIA 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/

Mail: n/a

Desc: Provided by the Christian Educators' Association International (CEAI), the Members' List is for CEAI members only. Special information regarding CEAIchapters, conventions, etc. are provided here.

Sub: Requests must be made from the subscription information page at the CEAI web site.

Subscription Page: http://www.ceai.com/list.htm

CEAI Web Site: http://www.ceai.com/

Mail: 73564.3052@CompuServe.COM

Desc: An unofficial newsletter being distributed by David Hodel of the Christian Fellowship of Denver. The newsletter began within the fellowship of a small group within the Christian Fellowship of Denver who could receive e-mail, and has opened up to others on the internet too. David introduces an informal dialogue touching upon issues of the Christian's walk with the Lord. While including cogent exhortation, the work also often sparkles with gentle and unassuming humor. (27 subscribers)

Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
Send your personal e-mail note to David Hodel, including SUBSCRIBE CFD E-CONNECTION as the subject.

Web: http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/cfd/cfd-home.html

FTP Archive: iclnet93.iclnet.org/ (pub/resources/text/cfd/)

Mail: majordomo@iclnet93.iclnet.org

Desc: A forum for leaders to share ideas for ministry and help solve problems that other leaders face to enable leaders to become more effective in their ministries. (236 subscribers)

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE LEADERSHIP Your E-MAIL Address

Related Web: http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/lf/lf.html

Mail: majordomo@associate.com

Desc: Replaces the CMD-LIST (Christian Music Discussion List) formerly CHRISTIAN-MUSIC-LIST. News of Christian music events. General discussions about Christian music in all its forms, likes, critiques. Announcements from anyone who has written a song or new Christian music and how it may be heard. Announcement of tickets to music events that cannot be used due to personal reasons, (No commercial sales are allowed although postings can be permitted that tell people of events and how to get tickets. No "scalping" of tickets allowed.) Sharing actual music that is not copywrited as text files and short (text encoded under 100k) sound clip files appended to email. Encouragement for those that would care to enter music ministry. Prayers for those in Christian music ministry.

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SUBSCRIBE Christian_Music Your E-MAIL Address
Digest Subscription: SUBSCRIBE Christian_Music DIGEST Your E-mail Address

Mail: ChristianNet-UK-request@techknowtimes.com

Desc: A moderated list designed to collect and distribute news relating to evangelism in the United Kingdom. Provided by ChristianNet-UK.

Sub: Send your request to the address above. Include SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.

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Desc: A discussion list supported by International Christian Contact Ministries, based in Leerdam, The Netherlands. ICC Ministries emphasizes that ICC purposes to act as a servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, and does not match people up with each other. They sincerely believe that any person who's on the Christian Penpal Mailing List can and will be guided by the Holy Spirit to choose the right person or persons to correspond with. The purpose is that as being soldiers in Gods Army, participants will continue encouraging each other and support one another with prayer etc., to become the most powerful Army of God, so that participants can reach out even better and save as many souls as possible in the world full of darkness.

Sub: Participants may register from the Online Registration Form at ICCM's web site, noted below.

Online Registration Form: http://wwwebcity.com/iccm/penpalf.htm

Web Site: http://wwwebcity.com/iccm/

Mail: majordomo@gospelcom.net

Desc: An excellent selection of Christian quotes provided by Redmon Barbry here on the internet. Although this noteworthy service has been available at Redmon's web site for some time now (refer to the description in the Web Sites section of this guide), Redmon has introduced a new e-mail service to which enthusiasts are invited to subscribe. Highly recommended. (190 subscribers)

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SUBSCRIBE CQOD Your E-MAIL Address
Alternately, one may subscribe from the Subscribe Page noted below.

Subscribe Page: http://www.gospelcom.net/cqod/cqodlist.htm

Related Web: http://www.gospelcom.net/cqod/

Archive: http://www.gospelcom.net/cqod/cqodarch.htm

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Desc: Provided by Serious Developments Christian Software, a commercial vendor that supplies a wide variety of software.

Sub: Use the order form on the World Wide Web Page noted below.

Web Archive & Order Page: http://www.viper.net/clients/serious/csn.htm

Mail: macjordomo@associate.com

Desc: ChristianEmployment is for employers and job-seekers of Christian employment. This list may be posted to by non-subscriber employers offering job positions.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE C h ristianEmployment Your E-MAIL Address
Perspective employers would post to the list address and _not_ to majordomo@associate.com.

Mail: majordomo@associate.com

Desc: This service is provided for those interested in discussion related to Christian unity among various Christian denominations. Not intended to change denomininational affiliations. Objectives are constructive discussion, building fruitful relationships, and exchange of resources.

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SUBSCRIBE ChristianUnity Your E-MAIL Address

Related Web: http://www.inlink.com/~cc3c/cuc/

Mail: listserv@bethel.edu

Desc: Focuses on the interrelations between Christianity and literature. Discusses pedagogical and theoretical implications of a reading of literature that is informed by Christianity (251 subscribers)

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE CHRISTLIT Your Firstname Your Lastname

Mail: david@bayou.com

Desc: This forum is a place for church planters and pastors to network. If you have planted a church in the past, please share your insights with the members of this list. They would be particularly interested in just hearing your story.

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/

Mail: majordomo@ceai.com

Desc: Provided by the Christian Educators' Association International (CEAI), the list's purpose is to provide information related to churches and education. Much information is provided here regarding Education Sunday (Teacher Appreciation Sunday), school prayer legislation and debates, and information pertaining to Christian private schools.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE CHURCHES 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/

Mail: n/a

Desc: The vision for the CHURCHPLANTERS e-mail conference is for Church Planters to build up and encourage each other through the sharing of overall vision, questions, specific problems, experiences, testimonies and practical suggestions. Other Christians who are interested in churchplanting are also welcome.

Note: Digest and daydigest subscriptions are also available. See the Subscribe Page noted below.

Sub: To subscribe, follow the instructions from the Subcribe Page, noted below.

Subscribe Page: http://genesis.acu.edu/cplant/subscribe.html

Archive: http://genesis.acu.edu/cplant/archive.html

Home Page: http://genesis.acu.edu/cplant/home.html

Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: Published by CMDNet, the networking extention of the Centre for Mission Direction (New Zealand), articles available at the time of our survey include: Web Watch; Ralph Winter; Mongolian Clip Art; Lift Up Your Eyes to the Hindu World; 30 Days of Hindu Prayer Focus; Global Payer Digest (5/97); Cooperative Outreach of India; Checking Reality -- the JP 2000 List; Urban Mission (2/97); Missionary Attrition; Urbana CD; and, Would You Believe It? Highly Recommended.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE BRIGADA-ORGS-CMDNET Your E-MAIL Address
Subscribe information is also available on the CMDNet page noted below.

CMDNet: http://www.cmd.org.nz/cmdnet.html

Centre for Mission Direction: http://www.cmd.org.nz/

Mail: majordomo@gospelcom.net

Desc: Provides the late st news regarding activities of members of the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universites around the world. Subscription information for the paper copy is also available at the web site.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE CCCU-THE-NEWS Your E-MAIL Address

Archive: http://www.cccu.org/news

CCCU Web Site: http://www.cccu.org/

Mail: 75273.3666@compuserve.com

Desc: Compass Direct is an international Christian organization purposed to inform the Christian community about concerns surrounding persecuted Christians. CD is a member of Christian Internet Resources, and a participating author of the International News service, available at that site. E-mail and paper copy subscriptions are available.

Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
Include SUBSCRIBE COMPASS DIRECT E-MAIL and YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS in the body of your e-mail request to Jeff Taylor.

International News Archive:

Christian Internet Resources Web:

Mail: hub@xc.org

Desc: One of the oldest and most respected subscriber lists on the internet, CONCHR-L is moderated and hosts conservative discussion touching upon all aspects of contemporary life. It is assumed that members hold a conservative position in Christianity and in life. Participation reserved for born-again Christians. CONCHR-L is a very active. Recommended.

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE CONCHR-L Your E-MAIL Address

Mail: mailserv@crf.cuis.edu

Desc: The Student newspaper of Concordia Theological Seminary. Published monthly, the newspaper includes campus, church and religious news as well as editorials from students, faculty, alumni, and friends. Submissions of news, editorial and feature articles is encouraged, but The Cornerstone reserves the right to edit all non-editorial materials and to reject any submission.

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SUBSCRIBE CORNERSTONE Your Firstname Your Lastname

Mail: rprev@franklin.se-iowa.net

Desc: A moderated email exchange for sharing prayer requests and items of general information with members and friends of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. A Directory of members and friends' email addresses is updated and sent out periodically. (201 subscribers)

Sub: To subscribe use the listowner's address above; apply the following instructions -
"Please add me to the Covie-net mailing list and address directory." Include your name, the name and denomination of home church, and your city/state.

Mail: majordomo@calvin.edu

Desc: A moderated subscriber list established to stimulate discussion amongst members of the Christian Reformed Church, and inquisitive others amidst a courteous and friendly environment.

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SUBSCRIBE CRC-VOICES Your E-MAIL Address

CRC Voices FAQ: http://www.grfn.org/religion/crc/crc-VoicesFAQ.html

Mail: listserver@lifenet.nl

Desc: A monthly distribution list containing information about prolife issues in The Netherlands and how you can be involved to help put these issues on the agenda of the European/Dutch Government(s). Occassionaly it will focus on prolife issues in Russia as well.

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SUBSCRIBE RAINBOW-L Your Firstname Your Lastname

Mail: CDTurbeville@juno.com

Desc: A weekly e-mail post from the Third World Baptist Missions Network. The news service reports short articles comprising news updates and current trends in religion, government and society. (5000 subscribers)

Sub: To subscribe send the following to the above address -
SUBSCRIBE CT&U

Web version: http://www.3rdWorld.org/trends.html

Third World Baptist Missions: http://www.3rdWorld.org/