Introducing God’s Word into Spaces Where People are Looking

EMQ » Jul - Sept 2026 » Volume 62 Issue 3

Woman standing outside a blue building using a mobile phone in a rural setting. — A man in Colombia texts on his cell phone.

Summary: As billions live inside the mobile scroll, the challenge for evangelism is no longer over ideas but over attention. Matthew Summers explains how placing God’s Word where people actually look is an effective first step in evangelism. He shows how short‑form video can create first contact with biblically disengaged audiences. He also provides some insights into how to effectively engage in digital ministry.

By Matthew Summers

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