Conversations – Need Him Global

A Beautiful Responder Story

The ministry is a collection of incredible people and testimonies that allow us to meet a lost and broken world with Jesus. It would take a thousand newsletters to share each of their stories. However, occasionally, we like to share one with…

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Are you a bot?

It is hard to read the news and not hear something about the advancements and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our world. The most ubiquitous application for AI in many of our lives is the ever-present chatbot. The box in the corner…

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Welcome Back

Dave Turtletaub joined the ministry board in 2006 and served for ten years before rolling off. The last four of those years was as Board Chairman. He recently rejoined the board in August and shared his perspectives on Need Him Global during…

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Chat About Faith

The ministry hosts several different web sites trying to connect with different people in various stages of life to share the Gospel and offer conversations about knowing, trusting, and following Jesus. Chat about Faith was a site we launched…

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Finding New Opportunities to Share Jesus

Need Him Global has been blessed with multiple ministry partnerships that all share a desire to see more people come to know Jesus. We are approached by many each month but not all share the same biblical beliefs or a desire to focus on how…

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Where Loneliness Can Lead

One of the sad realities of offering live chat is how lonely people are and how that leads some into poor choices. We unfortunately talk regularly with people trying to recover from one-night stands and online hookups. Some come wanting to talk…

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How do you define success?

It sounds like a simple question. However, when you stop and really reflect on it, the answer is much more than a single measurement or metric. This is especially true in evangelism where we so often see people go through long seasons of questions,…

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Is Christianity Dying?

According to studies by Pew Research and others, the number of people in the US claiming to be Christian has been on the decline for the past fifty years. The recent pandemic seems to have been the latest accelerant for the decline in church…

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What Makes Need Him Global Different?

It is always nice when someone wants to understand what makes us unique. It is also a question that is difficult to answer in a short or simple response. To fully appreciate how Need Him Global is different we look at five distinctives: 1.…

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Isn’t Evangelism Outdated?

When I joined the ministry the challenge with evangelism was not getting people to agree it was important but finding those who were willing to engage in it. Recently, the conversation has more often turned to whether evangelism is appropriate. …

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A Global Reach

I have an admission to make. The meeting was 2012 and the ministry was discussing a new logo and adding the word “Global” to its name. I was all for the new logo as the previous one was more about radio and not capturing what the ministry…

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One Volunteer’s Story of Change

The ministry is blessed with so many humble and incredible volunteers. We went to one a while back and asked her to share some observations about the changes she has seen in the ministry. She agreed but wanted us to withhold her name so the…

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13.5 Million Conversations and Growing

Ten years ago, the ministry made the strategic decision to invest in building a dedicated evangelism response platform. The idea was for all types of conversations to come into one place where seekers and volunteers could communicate safely…

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ChatNow Partnership

One of the many changes in the ministry over the past five years has been the growing number of partner ministries. These are ministries with some digital presence that do not have volunteers and look to Need Him Global to respond to their guests…

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Training the Next Generation of Leaders

One of the truly unique programs within the ministry is our Resident Leadership Program. This is a one year paid internship for seminarians with a passion for evangelism that plan to go into pastoral care or ministry. Each Resident commits to…

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The Heart of the Ministry Grows

The story of Need Him Global cannot be told without a deep appreciation and significant recognition of all the volunteers that give their time to share the Gospel. From our very roots, the ministry model focused on sharing the Good News with…

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Reaching New People in Different Ways

As many of you know, the humble beginnings of Need Him are rooted in Christian radio. It was all about reaching those listeners that did not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Christian radio and online content continue to be one…

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Is AI your friend?

AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is the development of computer systems that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation. Recently an employee at Google was suspended…

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Latest Ministry Reading Plan

Many conversations involve difficult spiritual or personal struggles. We often have guests asking if there are additional resources they can access to assist in their journey through these challenging issues. In addition to encouraging folks…

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A Fresh Look for ChatAboutJesus.com

The ministry started with a single website and phone number in 1996. Communication was much simpler then and we were still a decade away from the first iPhone. This started to change a dozen years ago when Need Him Global took the controversial…

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Metaverse

If you use Facebook or stay up to date on where social media is heading, you have likely heard about the metaverse. Experts describe it as a network of virtual worlds focused on social interaction. Some say it is where you bring your avatar…

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Rise Ministries

One of the most significant changes to the ministry over the last decade has been the number of conversations that come to us from ministry partners. We have previously shared how various evangelism ministries, media organizations and faith-based…

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Meeting Wandering Christians

We are often asked how often we connect with believers. It is difficult to answer that question with specificity since so many of our guests claim a label like “Christian” or “believer“ but then admit they have no relationship with Jesus. That…

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Meeting the Lonely Online

If we think about our different friendships, we see that those relationships came about through different settings. Some through school, others by way of work and some through mutual acquaintances or attending the same church. For many people,…

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In Memoriam – Brian Spann

If I told you a young man, with a huge heart for the Lord, recently passed away at 27 it would leave you feeling sad and pondering a life cut short. However, if that is all we shared then you would miss the real testimony of Brian’s life. Brian…

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The Digital Witness

For over 25 years, Need Him Global has been on the front lines of culture meeting people in their struggles and offering a safe place to talk about Jesus. Offering this type of anonymous outlet encourages people to be honest and transparent.…

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Honest To God Love

As a ministry, we are blessed with passionate volunteers and a culture that allow us to partner with other ministries. We strive to remain on mission by only looking for new partners and campaigns that are truly focused on sharing Jesus without…