http://www.assistnews.net/google_map.asp?place=CHARLOTTE, N.C. - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ANS) -- Approximately 10.5 million people worldwide in 2013 visited the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's (BGEA) PeaceWithGod.net website.

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According to a news release from BGEA, more than 2 million of those individuals indicated making a commitment to Christ after viewing the message.

The evangelistic site, part of BGEA's Search for Jesus Internet ministry, uses Bible scripture, video presentations and live chats to share the Gospel with visitors to the site.

Since the site was launched in May 2011, more than 19 million people have viewed the Gospel presentation, with nearly 4 million responding to the message.

Additionally, hundreds of thousands have submitted their contact information to BGEA in order to receive follow up and ongoing training in their new faith.

“The numbers are hard to fathom, frankly. They're exciting, but difficult to really grasp or comprehend,” said John Cass, BGEA's Director of Internet Evangelism, speaking in the news release.

He continued, “However, on a daily basis I get the opportunity to read through transcripts of the chats taking place between visitors to our site and our trained volunteer counselors, and I can tell you that the world is being impacted for Christ.”

Cass added, “What we see as a number may be the Filipina woman working in a Chinese home when she stumbled upon the site and finally realized the truth of repentance and forgiveness. Or it may be the man in his 30's who was up early one morning to look at adult websites, but instead stumbled upon PeaceWithGod.net and ultimately gave his life to Christ. These people aren't just numbers, but real, hurting individuals who finally found hope.”

The news release said the online ministry is strengthened by a network of more than 300 trained volunteers ranging in age from 20-somethings to octogenarians. They’re from all walks of life and have committed to assist those looking for answers in life.

“They take the online interaction and make it a much more personal one-on-one experience,” said Cass. “They chat with people on PeaceWithGod.net, guide them through a free online discipleship course, and respond to spiritual questions by e-mail.”

Additional information on BGEA's Internet Evangelism efforts can be found at www.SearchforJesus.net.