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  • Feb 8
    Global Media Outreach Moving Headquarters to Texas

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Campbell, CA - February 8, 2013

    Global Media Outreach (GMO), a leading Internet evangelism and discipleship ministry (www.globalmediaoutreach.com), today announced plans to relocate their corporate headquarters to the Dallas, Texas area.

    “By moving our headquarters to the North Dallas area and consolidating our Outreach, Response and Technology teams, GMO will be able to greatly increase efficiency in operations,” said Walt Wilson, Founder and Chairman of Global Media Outreach.

    “With 91% of world population living within range of a cell tower, and 7.1 billion cell subscriptions it is essential for GMO to accelerate time-to-market for heart language APPs and reduce our costs in keeping pace with emerging mobile technologies”, added Wilson. “With the transition beginning immediately, we expect to complete the move by Q3 of 2014.”

    GMO was recently listed by donor advocacy group, ROIministry.org, as one of the top 10 most impactful Christian organizations for 2012.

    At less than 10 cents per gospel presentation, 195,305,507 visitors came to GMO’s 150 web and mobile sites in 2012, with 26,169,717 indicating their decision for Jesus Christ.

    With more than 9,300 volunteer Online Missionaries, individual Christians can conduct their own person-to-person ministry, from the comfort of home, sharing their faith with seekers from every country on earth.

    GMO partners with more than 175 churches and strategic Christian organizations such as Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), American Bible Society, Joni and Friends, YouVersion, International Students, Inc., Youth With A Mission, CAM, Luis Palau, Harvest:Greg Laurie, and others.

    About Global Media Outreach
    GMO’s vision is to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus Christ by 2020, build their faith and connect them to Christian communities in every country. GMO uses the Internet and mobile devices in multiple languages to share the Good News of Jesus Christ across the globe. For more information about online missions at GMO visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

  • Jan 15
    Global Media Outreach Ranked In Top Ten Most Impactful Christian Charities of 2012

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    Campbell, CA - January 20, 2013

    Global Media Outreach (GMO), the leading online missions ministry (www.globalmediaoutreach.com), has been listed by donor advocacy group, ROIministry.org, as one of the top 10 most impactful Christian organizations for 2012.

    At less than 10 cents per gospel exposure, 195,305,507 people experienced the gospel through a GMO website in 2012, with 26,169,717 indicating decisions for Jesus. Out of those that indicated a decision, 2.6 million people requested follow-up from a GMO online missionary.

    In developing the ranking, ROIministry.org reviewed nearly 1,000 causes, producing a list of the 10 most impactful Christian charities. GMO’s outstanding ranking is based not only on the dollar raised, but also on its spiritual success in furthering the gospel. God commanded his disciples to go out and make fishers of men. GMO’s spiritual impact through internet evangelism has revolutionized the way God is transforming lives and working in this world.

    “It is incredible to see the impact and life changing stories of people from different cultures and nations who have been touched and transformed by Jesus through GMO websites,” — Michelle Diedrich, Chief Marketing Officer of GMO.

    As one of the most cost effective ministries in sharing the gospel, Global Media Outreach’s use of modern technology is reaching hundreds of thousands people around the world daily.

    For more information on the review and ranking of Global Media Outreach by ROI, please visit http:// www.roiministry.org/top-10/

    About Global Media Outreach
    Global Media Outreach is a ministry with a vision to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus, build their faith and connect in Christian community. GMO uses the Internet and emerging technologies to share the love of Christ and plan of salvation across the globe. In its eight years as a ministry, GMO has seen more than 50 million people indicate a first time or recommitting decision for Christ. For more information about online missions at GMO or to give a donation to this Christian ministry, please visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

  • Jan 15
    Global Media Outreach Appoints Director of Strategic Partnerships and Prayer Online to On-the-Ground

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    Global Media Outreach Appoints Director of Strategic Partnerships and Prayer Online to On-the-Ground, Cindy Brannon to direct efforts aimed at connecting new believers

    Campbell, CA– Recently, Global Media Outreach (GMO), the leading Internet evangelism and discipleship ministry at www.globalmediaoutreach.com, announced the appointment of Cindy Brannon as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Prayer.

    Cindy will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships as part of GMO’s vision to “Build people in their faith and connect them to Christian Community.” Brannon will also direct GMO’s Prayer Strategy, working with Global Media Outreach Chief Prayer Office Colin Millar.

    In Cindy’s prior position as GMO’s Director of Global Church Online Missions Program, she was tasked with finding and developing Church partnerships to increase the reach of sharing the gospel and recruiting volunteer online missionaries through Church partnerships. Having successfully built an organization that established more than 200 church partnerships, Cindy’s strategic direction also helped bring in thousands of volunteers as online missionaries.

    “Strategic Partnerships is a key initiative for 2013 and building those relationships is critical for making online to on-the-ground connections after someone make a decision to follow Jesus,” said Walt Wilson, founder of Global Media Outreach. “Cindy’s background and leadership with Compaq/HP in the computer industry and her skills in developing strategic alliances will provide the focus on partnerships that is essential in building the Church.”

    Prior to GMO, Cindy was CEO of Intechra in Carollton, TX. Before that she was Division General Manager of the $350M HP/Compaq division responsible for remanufacturing and remarketing excess and returned products. She also facilitates the Houston-area CEO Institute Christian peer advisory forum.

    To discover more about how GMO’s online mission ministry helps people discover how to have a personal relationship with Jesus, visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

    About Global Media Outreach
    Global Media Outreach is a ministry with a vision to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus, build their faith and connect in Christian community. GMO uses the Internet and emerging technologies to share the love of Christ and plan of salvation across the globe. In its eight years as a ministry, GMO has seen more than 50 million people indicate a first time or recommitting decision for Christ. For more information about online missions at GMO or to give a donation to this Christian ministry, please visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

  • Jan 15
    Global Media Outreach Appoints Chief Financial Officer

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    Global Media Outreach Appoints Chief Financial Officer
    Steve Mueller to lead Christian ministry’s financial operations

    Campbell, CA– Recently, Global Media Outreach (GMO), the leading Internet evangelism and discipleship ministry at www.globalmediaoutreach.com, announced the appointment of Steve Mueller as Chief Financial Officer.

    Steve has served as GMO’s Financial Director and managed the ministry's overall financial operations, human resources and certification programs.

    As Financial Director, Steve was instrumental in helping Global Media Outreach incorporate strong financial management and best practices for non-profit organizations.

    “Global Media Outreach is committed to transparency, accountability and sound financial stewardship of funds given by our donors,” said Walt Wilson, founder of Global Media Outreach. “Steve’s leadership as CFO and high integrity approach means years of business and financial skills from the high tech sector will benefit the ministry at all levels.”

    Prior to GMO, Steve spent 35 years with Hewlett-Packard. While at HP, Steve was Global Services Director responsible for the Western half of the United States for enterprise services including mission critical and custom solutions and led a team consisting of seven directors who managed an extensive workforce of HP service professionals and a partner network. Steve has since used his business acumen, operational, program management and financial expertise working with several local churches and nonprofits.

    To discover more about how GMO’s online mission ministry helps people discover how to have a personal relationship with Jesus, visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

    About Global Media Outreach
    Global Media Outreach is a ministry with a vision to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus, build their faith and connect in Christian community. GMO uses the Internet and emerging technologies to share the love of Christ and plan of salvation across the globe. In its eight years as a ministry, GMO has seen more than 50 million people indicate a first time or recommitting decision for Christ. For more information about online missions at GMO or to give a donation to this Christian ministry, please visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

  • Oct 3
    Over 300 Internet Christians Meet in Person at First-Time-Ever Event in Mexico City

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    Over 300 Internet Christians Meet in Person at First-Time-Ever Event in Mexico City
    Global Media Outreach and YWAM Bring People Together via E-mail Technology

    Campbell, CA – October 4, 2012 – Today, Global Media Outreach (GMO), the leading, online mission ministry at www.globalmediaoutreach.com and Youth With A Mission International (YWAM) at www.ywam.or, announced that over 300 online Christians met in person at a first-time event in Mexico City on August 25, 2012.

    “This was the first time in history people made a decision to accept Jesus Christ online and were then able to meet face-to-face at a celebration in Mexico City,” states Walt Wilson, founder and chairman of Global Media Outreach.

    How this First-Time, Christian Event Occurred

    Six weeks prior to the event, GMO began sending e-mail invitations to Mexican residents who made a decision to accept Jesus Christ at GMO’s gospel websites such as Jesus2020.com.

    “After sending over 12,000 e-mail invitations with an average open rate of 18.49%, 500 people responded and over 300 people actually attended the event,” states Michelle Diedrich, GMO Chief Marketing Officer. “The campaign was very successful, and it is a clear example of how using technology with real, human interactions can make positive changes happen.”

    The Results Help Hundreds of New Christians

    Over 300 people of all ages attended the free event at 1:00 p.m. where they enjoyed food, drinks, games, music, preaching, and much more for over two hours.

    “By combining GMO’s technology and our connections to pastors on the ground, hundreds of people in Mexico who were once alone and online looking for answers, now know other, local Christians they can turn to for prayer, sharing and support,” states Matt Whitlock, Director of The Tribe, a ministry of YWAM international. “The celebration was a huge success, and we are making plans for more, Christian events like this worldwide.”

    To discover more about how GMO’s online mission ministry helps people discover how to have a personal relationship with Jesus, visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

    About Global Media Outreach
    Global Media Outreach is a ministry with a vision to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus, build their faith and connect in Christian community. GMO uses the Internet and emerging technologies to share the love of Christ and plan of salvation across the globe. In its eight years as a ministry, GMO has seen more than 50 million people indicate a first time or recommitting decision for Christ. For more information about online missions at GMO or to give a donation to this Christian ministry, please visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

    About Youth With A Mission Youth With A Mission is an international volunteer movement of Christians from many backgrounds, cultures and Christian traditions, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. Also known as YWAM (pronounced "WHY-wham"), our purpose is simply to know God and to make Him known, www.ywam.org.

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    Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, Rembrandt Communications®, melanie.rembrandt@gmomail.org,
    800-PR1-0116

  • Sep 18
    Global Media Outreach Appoints Chief Operating Officer

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Global Media Outreach Appoints Chief Operating Officer
    Nick Runyon to help Christian ministry reach millions more with the Gospel

    Campbell, CA – September 17, 2012 – Today, Global Media Outreach (GMO), the leading Internet evangelism and discipleship ministry at www.globalmediaoutreach.com, announced the appointment of Nick Runyon as Chief Operating Officer.

    In Nick’s prior position as GMO’s Director of Outreach, he was tasked with building and directing the ministry's outreach strategy to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus by the year 2020. As Director of Outreach, Nick built an international strategy to share the gospel with millions all over the world and helped lead GMO to the forefront in Internet evangelism. In 2011, GMO saw more than 19 million indicated decisions for Christ.

    “Global Media Outreach is committed to reaching the world with the Gospel online,” said Walt Wilson, founder of Global Media Outreach. “With Nick as COO, the ministry will be in the position to expand its development of new tools and applications to share Jesus with even more seekers.”

    Nick's background is in Internet advertising in an entrepreneurial, dot-com environment as director of marketing and member of the executive management team for PrintingForLess.com. He was also executive director for Creativepro.com.

    To discover more about how GMO’s online mission ministry helps people discover how to have a personal relationship with Jesus, visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

    About Global Media Outreach
    Global Media Outreach is a ministry with a vision to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus, build their faith and connect in Christian community. GMO uses the Internet and emerging technologies to share the love of Christ and plan of salvation across the globe. In its eight years as a ministry, GMO has seen more than 50 million people indicate a first time or recommitting decision for Christ. For more information about online missions at GMO or to give a donation to this Christian ministry, please visit http:///www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

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    Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, Rembrandt Communications®, melanie.rembrandt@gmomail.org,
    800-PR1-0116

  • Sep 6
    People are talking about the GMO experience

    Thought you might want to check out Not Ashamed of the Gospel and the story of Karl, a man who came to Jesus through a GMO website and how you can connect with GMO.
    http://notashamedofthegospel.com/online-evangelism/god-uses-online-evang...

    Here’s one of the latest ministry spotlights from one of GMO’s Online Missionaries:
    http://waterstone.org/waterstones-innovations-in-ministry-spotlight-glob...

    Michelle Diedrich, the CMO at Global Media Outreach, joins Craig Peterson to discuss how to use technology to spread your message on a global basis.
    http://podcast.tech-talk-with-craig-peterson.com/index.php?id=2457

  • Aug 2
    Global Media Outreach, GodLife Online Mission Community Reaches 1 Million Facebook Fans

    Millions visit Christian community to join, pray and receive encouragement

    Campbell, CA – August 2, 2012 – Today, Global Media Outreach (GMO), the leading, online mission ministry (www.globalmediaoutreach.com), announced that their GodLife community reached the one million mark for Fans through their GodLife Facebook presence at www.facebook.com/GodLifePage. Discipleship visitors also doubled in the first half of 2012 through GodLife, www.godlife.com, GMO’s online community with a purpose where people give and receive prayer, talk about God, grow, learn, worship and share.

    “We have seen dramatic growth in our online mission community which provides encouragement to new Christians from all over the world,” states Walt Wilson, founder and chairman of Global Media Outreach. “Our GodLife Facebook presence grew from 27,000 to one million fans in a matter of eight months, and the site sees high engagement with a current average of over 50,000 likes/comments per day.”

    GMO is an online ministry with a vision to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus, build their faith and connect in a Christian community via the Internet, emerging technologies and interactive broadcasts.

    In the first half of 2012, GMO’s online mission ministry saw:

    • 11.6 million Indicated Decisions to know Jesus (39% increase over the first half of 2011)
    • 1.4 million initial e-mails asking for additional information (compared to 1.2 million in the first half of 2011)
    • 4.5 million discipleship visits (doubled in the first half 2012 and all of 2011)

    “Our statistics for the first part of 2012 show a significant increase in people all over the globe turning to the world of online missions to find answers about God, get much-needed support and share with others,” states Michelle Diedrich, GMO Chief Marketing Officer.

    Facebook Fans react to the GodLife experience:

    ”You may not actually knw the worth of wot you do but i can assure you 100% dat you're really touching lives positively. God bless you!” Koya Tolulope Oluwaseyi

    ”Thank You! You Have Made Me To Realise That When Friends Become Family And With JESUS CHRIST, Everything Good Happens! Amen!” Isaiah Asangalisah

    ”Thank you too...thank you for the one or for the Group who provide this GODLife! We all thank you because we learn a lot of lessons from You!” Ginalyn Solano Iscala

    To discover more about how GMO’s online mission ministry helps people discover how to have a personal relationship with Jesus, visit www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

    About Global Media Outreach
    Global Media Outreach is a ministry with a vision to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus, build their faith and connect in Christian community. GMO uses the Internet and emerging technologies to share the love of Christ and plan of salvation across the globe. In its eight years as a ministry, GMO has seen more than 50 million people indicate a first time or recommitting decision for Christ. For more information about online missions at GMO and GodLife or to give a donation to this Christian ministry, please visit http:///www.globalmediaoutreach.com.

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    Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, Rembrandt Communications®, melanie.rembrandt@gmomail.org,
    800-PR1-0116

  • Jun 19
    Global Media Outreach Launches Live Discipleship Broadcast

    CAMPBELL, Calif. — Online missions pioneer, Global Media Outreach (GMO), will launch a new interactive webcast series, YouLive, on Wednesday, June 19 at 11 a.m. PST. The weekly series will initially consist of four 30-minute live broadcasts, with a potential for more shows based on the success of the pilot series.

    The shows, airing live on GodLife.com, will be divided into teaching and response segments. During these segments, audience members will be able to interact through chat. Questions and prayer requests from chat will be addressed on air following each teaching segment.

    “The goal is that our audience will feel that they have a voice and can find answers to the things most important to them,” said Amy Weimer, head of social media for GodLife.

    The first webcast features Colin Millar, Chief Prayer Officer of GMO. Millar will teach believers how to pray for their families. Millar’s lesson is based on his personal experiences in praying for family members.

    Remaining webcasts will cover topics related to Christian living and will include live question and answer sessions on growing your relationship with Jesus.

    “We want it to be a safe place where people can be heard,” said Michelle Diedrich, Chief Marketing Officer of GMO. “As a part of GodLife, YouLive will be an empathetic, energetic and live community, engaging believers to grow spiritually.”

    Global Media Outreach is a ministry with a vision to give everyone on earth multiple opportunities to know Jesus, build their faith and connect in Christian community. GMO uses the Internet and emerging technologies to share the love of Christ and plan of salvation across the globe. In its eight years as a ministry, GMO has seen more than 50 million people indicate a first time or recommitting decision for Christ. For more information about GMO please visit http:///www.globalmediaoutreach.com or http://www.facebook.com/GlobalMediaOutreach.

  • Jun 19
    Global Media Outreach Partnering with Harvest Crusades

    Global Media Outreach is partnering with Harvest Crusades - an evangelistic outreach ministry led by Southern California Pastor Greg Laurie - for this year's inaugural Harvest America. The outreach is a cost-effective new concept for crusade evangelism using a stadium event and technology to simultaneously reach people at locations across the country. Harvest America will be held live on August 26 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim and broadcast to more than 800 host sites across the U.S. GMO will simulcast the event on GodLIfe. Go here to see the press release.

  • Jun 5
    Global Media Outreach Christian the Tools Needed to Share Christ

    Leader in Internet Evangelism Hosts Accelerate the Great Commission Conference to Share Online Missions Tips

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  • May 29
    Hundreds of Houston missionaries share testimonies online

    By Kate Shellnutt, Houston Chronicle

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  • Apr 30
    Janet Mefferd

    Michelle Diedrich interview with Janet Mefferd, Townhall

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  • Apr 30
    ABQ Connect

    Michelle Diedrich interview with KNKT-FM

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  • Apr 28
    Evangelical Website Promotes 'Internet Evangelism Day'

    By Michael Gryboski, Christian Post

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