What is 3 Day Respawn?
Biblical Truth, Brotherly Accountability, and Godly Love.
3 Day Respawn is a ministry which aims to provide Godly fellowship, companionship, and Biblical direction by offering a method of connecting with others through the video games based website, community events, and resources for anyone who plays games or knows someone who does. The ministry is based on a social media (Facebook) style community website which helps christian video game players connect with one another. The result is an experience of fellowship and mutual christian edification which is in stark contrast to the average video game playing experience. Our goal is to make disciples of all nations.
Who are the people that make up 3 Day Respawn?
The community is composed of volunteer staff members who are carefully chosen to guide and welcome new members, then to encourage connection with other members, then to love them and input Biblical truth into their lives as God opens opportunities. The people of 3 Day Respawn bring Biblical Truth, Brotherly Accountability, and Godly Love to online gaming.
Why is the Lord using 3 Day Respawn?
We are passionate about people, God's love for them, and God's truth for their lives. Millions of nameless and faceless people escape to an online world every night where they engage in conversation and debate about anything and everything without having to "see" the person they are talking to. This world, just like any arena, provides both danger and opportunity.
The Danger: Corrupt language, hate speech, and discussion are rampant among many users of online gaming services. Users can assume any appearance or viewpoint they choose in a world where there appears to be no consequences for your actions. Bad company corrupts good morals. People can choose to become addicted to games or use them as an escape from their lives. This is a well that runs dry and will never satisfy a person's heart.
The Opportunity: This anonymity also can give a person boldness to engage in spiritual and moral conversations as the Lord works in each person's heart. We have to remember that the Lord is always working on an individual's heart and we are being used to share God's plan and truth with them. Also, people need to be inspired to follow God and run the race that He has called them to. Games can be idols, but they can also be tools to be used for the glory of Jesus and the building up of His body. As it is written, "Wherever two or more are gathered in My name I am with them".
The ministry is aimed at the quickly growing worldwide video game community. The invention of online video gaming has introduced a perfect platform for reaching people of all nations in a way that has never before been possible. We have a heart to reach this vast community that is in great need of the love of Jesus.
Statistics about gaming
According to many sources the video game industry is bigger than any other source of entertainment.
The average age of an American gamer has risen to 34, according to a survey conducted by ESRB.
67% of U.S. households play video games.
31% are under 18 years of age.
44% are between 18 and 49.
25% are 50 years or older.
The average age of the most frequent game purchaser is 39 years of age.
40% of gamers are female.
Call of Duty currently holds the all-time record for the best-selling entertainment media launch, including games, movies, books and music.
Why 3 Day Respawn is different from any other ministry:
- Can be effective to college students from a distance
- Outreach programs using gaming tournaments
- Brand new ministry using online gaming as a tool for outreach
- Ability to reach out to the world (worldwide)
We reach the nameless and the faceless people who show up to church or community events. but don't say much and go home.
For more, go to http://3dayrespawn.com/about-3dr/what-is-3dr.