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A Guide to Christian Resources on the Internet

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August 18, 1996
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23. Bulletin Boards

ICLNET (Institute for Christian Leadership)

Telnet to: iclnet93.iclnet.org (Login as GUEST)
Desc: Internet accessible bulletin board (1-hr time limit) A bulletin board
and information system for the Christian Higher Education and Professional
Community.
Rsrc: Suite of utilities for network access. Special Interest Group
discussion areas for Campus Crusade, Coalition of Christian Colleges and
Universities, Christian Leadership Ministries, Christian Medical and Dental
Society, North- American Professors of Christian Education, Oregon Ind.
Colleges Assoc., Inter-Varsity, Western Evangelical Seminary, etc.
Ejnl: The journal Faculty Dialogue, published by the Institute for Christian
Leadership, discusses issues related to Christian higher education and
leadership. Current and back issues available on-line.
Note: Also has extensive FTP archives. See NJB FTP section, Institute for
Christian Leadership.

CAPACCESS (The National Capital Area Public Access Network)

Telnet to: cap.gwu.edu (Login as GUEST, Password: VISITOR)
Desc: Internet accessible bulletin board (40 min time limit)
Rsrc: Type 'go religion' Includes: description of Capital Area ministries,
events and group discussion.

ALACHUA COUNTY FREE-NET

Telnet to: freenet.ufl.edu (Login as VISITOR)
Desc: Internet accessible bulletin board
Rsrc: Type 'go relchri' Includes various churches and FAMILY EXPLORER
newsletters
Note: Also accessible via web at www.freenet.ufl.edu

CACTUSBOARD BBS (Cedarville College)

Telnet to: cactus.cedarville.edu (Login as BBS).
Desc: Internet accessible bulletin board. Need to apply for clearance;
follow the instructions provided online. A number of discussion forums
catering to Christian ideas, including Creation/ Evolution, The Funnies,
Comedy Central, Christian Theology, Late Breaking News, Quotes, World
Missions, Support/ Survivors.

LORAIN COUNTY FREE-NET

Telnet to: freenet.lorain.oberlin.edu (Login as GUEST)
Desc: Internet accessible bulletin board (60 min. time limit)
Rsrc: #14 (The House of Worship) or type "go worship"; then choose 2 LCFN
Chapel; includes Bible, Bible Study, Discussion Board, Bulletin Board for
Christian Events & Alerts, Teen's & Children's Chapels, Prayer Requests,
Library of Articles, Book Reviews, Online & Offline Christian Resources, Ask
a Minister.
Note: The home of David Wilkerson's Times Square Church Pulpit Series (See
Bible Study)

TALLAHASSEE FREE-NET

Telnet to: freenet.fsu.edu (Login as VISITOR)
Desc: Internet accessible bulletin board (40 min time limit)
Rsrc: #9 (Religion Center). then Christianity: Catholicism, Orthodox,
Protestant. Number 4 menu (Protestant) includes: various church boards by
denomination; newsletters & journals; teaching ministry, testimonies and
prayer requests; group discussion.

YOUNGSTOWN FREE-NET

Telnet to: yfn.ysu.edu (Login as VISITOR)
Desc: Internet accessible bulletin board (1-hr time limit)
Rsrc: Type 'go christian'. Bible, Bible Study, General Discussion, and
Prayer Requests
Note: Accessible via gopher at yfn.ysu.edu (1/Worship/Christian)

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24. USENET News Groups

USENET news groups are usually accessible via a news reader on your local
host. Most academic institutions and bulletin boards provide such
facilities. Alternatively, public access via gopher is also available at
numerous sites including gopher.msu.edu, gopher.upenn.edu.

ALT.MESSIANIC
An unmoderated group with an emphasis on messianic jews.

ALT.ORG.ROYAL-RANGERS(Royal Rangers)
Support group organized to support youth and discuss youth-related
activities. Royal rangers is an extension of the Assembly of God Church. See
NJB entry for Royal Rangers WWW site.

ALT.SUPPORT.EX-CULT
Posts cover cult awareness and information.

BIT.LISTSERV.CHRISTIA
Includes moderated posts distributed via the Christia List.

SOC.RELIGION.CHRISTIAN.YOUTH-WORK
News, issues, guidance in issues relating to youth, and working with youth.
Providing support, monitoring recent developments, sharing available
resources, and info on projects.

SOC.RELIGION.CHRISTIAN.BIBLE-STUDY
Moderated discussion touching KJV, Tanakh, Catholic "deuterocanonical
books", and books recognized by the Orthodox Churches. Archives accessible
via mail or via aftp to ftp.spss.com

REC.MUSIC.CHRISTIAN
Unmoderated group with a stated purpose to focus on Christian music. Many
threads diverge from the stated focus. FAQ available at
http://hostname.pencom.com/subdirs/rmc/FAQ.gen.html

CLARI.NEWS.RELIGION
This is the religion segment of a fee-based news group available by
subscription to clarinet news. While not publicly available, many academic
institutions subscribe.

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25. Miscellaneous

FINGER Services for GABRIEL'S HORN

Desc: FINGER the following IDs at twinbrook.cis.uab.edu to receive the
indicated information:
ID (INFORMATION )

Gabriel (this list of FINGER services)
GabsHorn (a Bible verse for reflection and meditation)
GabsOver (article entitled "An Overview of GABRIEL'S HORN")
GabsUser (request for contact and feedback)
ChristCo (info on a FREE subscription to CHRISTIAN COMPUTING)
Whatis (a list of other FINGER services on this host)

LINDA'S CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE/MUSIC STORE HELP DESK

Mail: Linda Kreitz at: lmk3@Lehigh.EDU
Desc: Non-profit contact providing info, search, mail assist, with Hackman's
Bible Bookstore, a Christian emporium w/800 no, and overseas shipment. BIG
inventory: Bibles; Church apparal, equipment; CDs, cassettes. Computer
programs, incl. Bible, games; books, incl. Spanish; VBS, Sunday School,
teaching aids, incl. flannelgraphs, craft books, puppets, children's
interest.
Note: Detailed FAQ available from Linda at the above address

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