1. WORLD ENGLISH INSTITUTE’S INTERNET PROGRAM Using computers and the Internet to teach the Gospel all over the world.

2. WORLD ENGLISH INSTITUTE’S INTERNET PROGRAM Started July 1998, 5.5 years ago, when the web site began offering WEI’s courses Started July 1998, 5.5 years ago, when the web site began offering WEI’s courses Through December 2003 Through December 2003 Introductory lesson e-mailed to 3382 people in 137 of the world’s 192 nations.Introductory lesson e-mailed to 3382 people in 137 of the world’s 192 nations. 1297 answered the Introductory lesson.1297 answered the Introductory lesson. Compared to door knocking this is like starting Bible studies at 4 out of every10 doors.Compared to door knocking this is like starting Bible studies at 4 out of every10 doors. WEI’s 31 Internet teachers (10 men & 21 women) live in 12 states + IrelandWEI’s 31 Internet teachers (10 men & 21 women) live in 12 states + Ireland Small compared to World Bible School’s Internet program. 50,000 WBS Introductory lessons e-mailed in about 7 years. Small compared to World Bible School’s Internet program. 50,000 WBS Introductory lessons e-mailed in about 7 years.

3. Internet is more than just another method of correspondence teaching Much faster exchanges – lessons taught one at a time – more opportunities for spiritual teaching. Much faster exchanges – lessons taught one at a time – more opportunities for spiritual teaching. Internet search engines provide low cost, focused advertising. Internet search engines provide low cost, focused advertising.

4. Internet has capabilities for which postal teachers have wished. Audio web site was opened July 2003 that simultaneously displays and reads the text of WEI’s Bible lessons one paragraph at a time. Audio web site was opened July 2003 that simultaneously displays and reads the text of WEI’s Bible lessons one paragraph at a time. Increases attractiveness of WEI by teaching people to hear and speak English as well as read and write English.Increases attractiveness of WEI by teaching people to hear and speak English as well as read and write English. Increases spiritual effectiveness because God’s message is planted deeply in students’ minds as they practice pronunciation.Increases spiritual effectiveness because God’s message is planted deeply in students’ minds as they practice pronunciation.

5. Web sites can be placed on CDs In October 2003, CDs containing the audio web site were sent to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In October 2003, CDs containing the audio web site were sent to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Partners in Progress has 7 computers for student use.Partners in Progress has 7 computers for student use. David Chesser made sure the CDs would operate at the PIP center.David Chesser made sure the CDs would operate at the PIP center. Marketing problem - Bill McDonough says that so far students are resisting using the computers for Bible and language studies. Marketing problem - Bill McDonough says that so far students are resisting using the computers for Bible and language studies. Pete Shaw, experienced internet teacher, has just gone to Phnom Penh for 2 months. He will try to determine why students are resisting.Pete Shaw, experienced internet teacher, has just gone to Phnom Penh for 2 months. He will try to determine why students are resisting.

6. Web sites can be placed on CDs Dick Ady has directed that audio CDs and WEI lesson CDs be made available for distribution. Dick Ady has directed that audio CDs and WEI lesson CDs be made available for distribution. Ken Hargesheimer, plans to distribute both CDs to his Minifarms students in South America, Africa and India.Ken Hargesheimer, plans to distribute both CDs to his Minifarms students in South America, Africa and India.

7. Developing Dedicated Computer Centers to Teach Gospel The opportunity - Many Internet students use Internet Cafes The opportunity - Many Internet students use Internet Cafes Very expensiveVery expensive Printer even more expensivePrinter even more expensive Proposal - Free computer centers dedicated to Bible and language study will attract many. Proposal - Free computer centers dedicated to Bible and language study will attract many. Estimated cost to field and operate such a center is $8000/year. (Includes $200/month salary for overseer and $200/month for office space)Estimated cost to field and operate such a center is $8000/year. (Includes $200/month salary for overseer and $200/month for office space) Pilot center to test concept to be ready for field by July 2004.Pilot center to test concept to be ready for field by July 2004.

8. Another Marketing Problem? Meld WEI and Let’s Start Talking programs. Meld WEI and Let’s Start Talking programs. On the surface, WEI and LST seem a natural fit.On the surface, WEI and LST seem a natural fit. Over 50 LST students were recruited for WEI Internet studies. None have responded to WEI.Over 50 LST students were recruited for WEI Internet studies. None have responded to WEI.

9. Your Input Please Computers and the Internet are capable of amazing things. What you think is impossible may not be, so lets do some “blue sky thinking.” Computers and the Internet are capable of amazing things. What you think is impossible may not be, so lets do some “blue sky thinking.” WEI teachers – What would like your computer and Internet to do to help you teach?WEI teachers – What would like your computer and Internet to do to help you teach? On-site Missionaries – We value your field experience.On-site Missionaries – We value your field experience. What teaching chore would you like your computers to do? What teaching chore would you like your computers to do? Do you have insights on our two known marketing problems? Do you have insights on our two known marketing problems? Would the dedicated computer center help your ministry? Would the dedicated computer center help your ministry?