Not Just Bibles A Guide to Christian Resources on the Internet ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- v 1.5v Part 22 of 22 August 18, 1996 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Contents] [USENET] [Misc] [Comments] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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