Clare
Stephen Webb wrote:
that would be [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Geoff Hurst wrote:
Pass me a bucket... Does this mean that we can look forward to bible spam? All to raise money for ministry of course!
Geoff
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Webb Sent: Wednesday, 27 August 2003 1:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: scripture mail
GOSPEL GOES GLOBAL WITH SCRIPTUREMAIL BIBLE VERSE E-MAILS TARGET RELIGIOUS INTERNET NICHE
Richmond, A (August 2003) -- In the beginning, Christian believers shared the Bible's message through word-of-mouth, scrolls, manuscripts, and worn Bibles. Today, there's ScriptureMail™, taking the concept of electronic sharing to realms of -- shall we say -- biblical proportions.
Debuting nationwide in 2003, ScriptureMail™ offers a high-tech twist on modern-day discipleship. At ScriptureMail.com, Christians can create a personal e-mail account with a Bible verse in the address. More than 500 of the most well-known scriptural references are available for selection.
For example, if your name is Jane Smith and your favorite scripture passage is the New Testament's oft-quoted chapter about love, your email address could be [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or if you find comfort in Matthew 7:7 ("Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."), you might opt for [EMAIL PROTECTED] An infinite choice of prefixes (i.e., janesmith, jane1, jsmith) ensures that any number of believers can select the same verse.
In addition to having a biblical e-mail address, every e-mail sent has a link at the bottom that immediately displays the sender's Bible verse or chapter, creating a unique opportunity for senders to silently witness via this electronic emissary.
ScriptureMail™ accounts are available at an affordable price of $8.99 annually for basic services and $24.95 annually for accounts with enhanced features such as increased storage space, automatic virus-scanning and the ability to retrieve/send e-mail through popular programs such as Microsoft(r) Outlook(r).
Fundraising Avenue In addition to individual e-mail accounts available on the ScriptureMail™ web site, churches and Christian ministries stand to benefit significantly from an affiliate program that features a blissfully easy fundraising component. There's no charge for organizations to register as affiliates and agree to provide a link to ScriptureMail™ on their web site. When members of the church or ministry sign up for a ScriptureMail account through this partnership, the organization receives $3 for every new, qualified, Basic ScriptureMail™ account and $1.00 per renewed, qualified Basic ScriptureMail™ account. Affiliates receive $5 for every new, qualified Enhanced ScriptureMail™ account and $2 for every renewed, qualified Enhanced ScriptureMail™ account -- providing affiliates with an effortless source of income for years.
"Fundraising for mission trips, youth activities, educational materials and other supplies is always a challenge for religious groups in today's economy," noted Bob Broxton, a retired attorney and the man-on-a-mission guy who beget ScriptureMail™. The convenient affiliate program eliminates the need for those devilish up-front fees or time-consuming fulfillment hassles. "It's a win-win because members can share their faith through a ScriptureMail™ account and help their church or ministry at the same time," added Broxton.
ScriptureMail Background The genesis of ScriptureMail™ came as a revelation to Broxton, who was raised a Southern Baptist in Montgomery, Ala., and is now a practicing Presbyterian, when he analyzed the worldwide popularity of e-mail and concluded that technology could be recruited as a new millennium apostle to share the Bible with others. After retiring in 1995 from a distinguished legal career in Washington, D.C., he relocated to Richmond, Va., and is dedicating his golden years to ScriptureMail™.
Following an extensive search of international e-mail providers for ScriptureMail™, Broxton partnered with the ApexMail network because of the company's ability to provide full-featured e-mail accounts that are virtually spam-free and virus-protected. He also selected RightMinds, a full-service marketing firm in Richmond, Va., to manage ScriptureMail™'s national launch and media relations strategy.
"We are very pleased to include ScriptureMail™ in the family of economical web-based e-mail solutions provided by ApexMail," said Todd Sauder, manager of business development for ApexMail USA, Inc. "Our company takes pride in endorsing this breakthrough product to spread the word of the Bible using cutting-edge e-mail technology that protects against viruses and spam. Christians around the world will love ScriptureMail™!"
"ScriptureMail™ literally transforms Christians into 21st century e-missionaries with just a click of the computer mouse," observes Broxton, whose own ScriptureMail™ address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I get so excited about the idea of having Bible verses encircling the globe everyday and bringing people closer to God, just as Christ commanded us to do with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20."
For more information on ScriptureMail™ or to set up your own Bible-based e-mail account, visit www.ScriptureMail.com <http://www.ScriptureMail.com>.
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Stephen Webb
Media Officer
Communications Unit
NSW Synod, Uniting Church in Australia
Box A2178, Sydney South, NSW 1235, Australia
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: +61 2 82674308; Fax: 92674716; Web: nsw.uca.org.au/cu/ &
insights.uca.org.au/
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The Communications Unit publishes the monthly magazine Insights,
conducts public relations for the NSW Synod of the Uniting Church, and
provides a variety of communications services. These include writing,
editing, web consultation and development, desktop publishing and
graphic design, public relations and advertising.
For a consultation or free estimate on your project call the
Communications Unit at (02) 8267 4307.
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Stephen Webb Media Officer Communications Unit NSW Synod, Uniting Church in Australia Box A2178, Sydney South, NSW 1235, Australia email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: +61 2 82674308; Fax: 92674716; Web: nsw.uca.org.au/cu/ & insights.uca.org.au/ ------------------ The Communications Unit publishes the monthly magazine Insights, conducts public relations for the NSW Synod of the Uniting Church, and provides a variety of communications services. These include writing, editing, web consultation and development, desktop publishing and graphic design, public relations and advertising. For a consultation or free estimate on your project call the Communications Unit at (02) 8267 4307.
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