by Dr. Kristen Ferguson, 11th Street Baptist Church in Upland, California, USA
Online education offers incredible potential to reach students and their context for Christ, but doing so requires intentional implementation of a philosophy and practice of online education. As online professors and administrators seek to create a Christian community on mission, students can be transformed, and the gospel will be spread throughout the world. This presentation provides an overview of the debates surrounding online Christian education and a framework for building community online.