There are many ways to show your support for the cause of Christian apologetics.
1. Follow them on social media websites (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
Most apologetics websites/blogs have a facebook page and/or twitter account. They use these to stay in touch with their readers. Likewise, readers will receive their posts/tweets when new content is posted. It is win-win. Even if you don’t read everything that they post, simply following them will encourage them.
2. Share, Re-post, Re-tweet…
When you read an article, blog, or any kind of webpage you find useful or informative, you can post that link to your facebook/twitter and help your friends and followers access the same information. The more people who come into contact with apologetic material the more effective it is. Bloggers and writers in the field of apologetics have a desire to impact peoples lives, you help them make a better impact when you re-post their material.
3. Look out for Ads
When a website has advertisements they receive revenue when someone clicks on an ad. Please be careful to not click on every ad indiscriminately (as this is usually considered abusive), but if you see an interesting ad while visiting a site you want to support you should click it and let the page load. Ads from Google are safe and generally reliable (meaning they screen the sites for viruses and malware). Your click will help financially support the website and could lead you to another interesting site or service!
4. Amazon Associates
Some websites are signed up with Amazon Associates. This also helps generate revenue for the website. The way it works is Amazon gives a special link to the site. When you click through this link and make a purchase Amazon pays a commission to the site that referred you to them.
5. Look for Wishlists
The field of apologetics is by nature an academic field. Enthusiasts who blog and write the articles you enjoy first must read and research. Many will have a link to a wishlist on Amazon or some other website. You can go to their wishlist and show your support for apologetics by purchasing them a book, CD, DVD or anything else you feel like buying for them.
6. Donate Money Directly
This more traditional method of support is also available. Apologetics ministries who have staff, inventory, and equipment usually have a budget filled with financial needs. If you enjoy their apologetic material and want to see them create more then consider donating money. Look for an address to mail a check or you can often donate online. Methods such as PayPal are safe, reliable, and fast ways to show your support. And as with any thing involving money, please be cautious and only donate to ministries and individual apologists who you trust will use your donation wisely.
7. Start your own Apologetics Blog
If you enjoy reading theology and apologetics, if you enjoy discussing theology and apologetics, perhaps it is time to take your interest to the next level and start your own blog! Free blogging services such as Blogger and WordPress are great ways to put your material out there for the world to see. It doesn’t matter if you post once a month or five times a day. You decide what to put on your blog and God will use it! Your blog can also be a way to support other apologetics websites and blogs by posting links to their content.
