Questions to focus on: Case Study - Women’s Magazine Comparison

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  1. What sort of woman is likely to feel comfortable moving around the Women Today Magazine site?
  2. What types of 'felt needs' does the site aim to address?
  3. Check those WTM pages which explain more about the Gospel. How are spiritual concepts explained in normal neutral language?
  4. Have you ever been to a meeting in which you were a complete outsider among a group of enthusiasts - on, for example, golf, computing, science, photography? How did you feel? How could the group have helped you feel more at home?
  5. In practice, would you be likely to enter a building full of strangers to find out more about something you do not understand and do not think could be helpful to your life anyway?
  6. How can 'fringe' activities of a church which meet felt needs, draw people into the life of the fellowship and a clearer understanding of the Gospel?
  7. Spend time on the Christian Woman Today site. Make a list of the words and concepts which the writers expect you to understand. How would non-Christians react to them?
  8. "The tragedy is that the church is only reaching 'once-churched' people." Would you agree?
  9. "Evangelism requires learning to notice." How can we learn to view the culture around us with 'eyes wide open'. How can we learn to understand how non-Christians really feel inside?