On-lineFC

Go straight to the discussion board

On-lineFC is a discussion board made up of a number of individual forums. These in turn contain separate categories so that the various posts are generally grouped together with other similar ones. Below is a list of the various forums. Anyone can join On-lineFC (it is free), all you need to do is to register (the link for that is on the discussion board home page) which you do by giving yourself a username (that is the name that will then appear next to all your posts) and a password.

The aim of the board is to a) provide a sense of community. And with members being from around the world there is plenty of diversity. With more and more people going on-line, it also is a place where the house-bound or the elderly can communicate with others of like-mind b) provide a platform for discussion. Most people like to discuss, debate and share with others, and so On-lineFC provides this opportunity. c) provide channels of communication. Some forums are specific in that they are targeted at a certain group enabling them to communicate with one another.

It would be great to have you on board with us, so why not register right now? As soon as you are activated then you can start posting. If you need help in the process of registration then contact us and we will get you on your way. Hope to see you on there!

Spiritual forum

Daily Scripture and devotion

What better way to start the day than with a passage from the Bible? The Daily Scripture and devotion is not meant to become a substitute for actually reading the Bible, but as an addition. Moya Jackson (Seagullette), who runs this section, carefully selects the verses, and so there is a desire that God would speak through the daily posts, not just in a general sense but also a specific way.

General spiritual chat

If it's spiritual then this is where to find it. From heavy going theological threads to much lighter topics, you'll find them all here. Although SICM is an evangelical Christian organisation, not everyone who is a member of the discussion board fits this description; and so consequently there are a variety of opinions expressed - not all of them Biblical! However, the last thing we want to do is to create an evangelical ghetto, and so providing people express themselves in a way that respects the views of others, then we have no problem with alternative points of view. As long as the truth of God's Word can be presented, then no matter what it is up against, the Holy Spirit will do the rest as people read the threads.

Christian music

This is the latest addition to the discussion  board, seeing the light of day from September 15 2007. Music is a powerful medium and whether we are in a band or merely like to listen to CD's, the reality is that Christian music has an important place in the life of the believer. There are lots of links to sites and clips to listen to in this category, and if you're into music yourself, then feel free to come and tell us all about it.

Prayer requests

This is a category accessible only by members (open to all to join) as it is a little more private and personal. The motto of the prayer request section is 'If it's important to you then it's important to God'. In other words, no request is too small or trivial, and as a consequence a wide range of posts are made. We also encourage people to post follow-up messages, so that we can give thanks to the Lord for answered prayer.

SICM team

This is where the people involved in SICM internationally come together to discuss and share. As it is not a section for the general public, this is one of just a handful that are considered 'private'. One of the great things about the technological age that we find ourselves in is that here we see people from places as diverse as Ghana, England, Tanzania and Uganda regularly sharing information.

Tipton Family Church forum

General

As its name suggests, this is a forum specifically for the members of Tipton Family Church. However it is not exclusive, and so feel free to post on any thread that you want. Although SICM is an inter-denominational organisation, and as such is not allied to any one particular church or denomination, TFC is the church where Stewart Bloor (Bedlington Terrier) is also the Minister, so that's the link between the two.

Music

Tipton Family Church has an excellent music ministry and so it is only natural that within the forum there would be a section devoted to that side of things. From a full band on Sunday morning to a youth band and music workshop, there are plenty of people actively involved in music.

Youth corner

There is a great group of youngsters attached to TFC and so this is where they can meet on-line and chat. As with the other sections, it is not exclusive in any way, shape or form, so as long as you understand text-talk, feel free to join in!

Fusion Network forum

Core group leaders

The Fusion Network is a group of evangelical churches in the West Midlands area of England that work together so that the Kingdom may be built more effectively. This is a private forum and is where the Ministers and leaders of the churches involved can post and discuss relevant issues.

This and that

As its title suggests, anything at all remotely to do with Fusion can be posted here. And as with other forums and categories that may be specific in nature, in reality anyone can post. So if you read something that is of interest, then feel free to reply.

General forum

General chat

This is the most general section on the whole of the discussion board. There are such a wide range of topics posted that cover just about everything that you could imagine. There are serious threads and humorous ones, in fact you never know what will be posted next. So if there is something that you want to rant about, maybe a joke you'd like to share (clean only please!) or you want to tell everyone about your new pet dog, then this is the place to do it.

Who are ya?

It's always nice to know who you are talking to, and certainly as people get more involved with the discussion board, it's good to know who is behind the name. It's not compulsory of course, and people can remain as anonymous as they like (as long as they don't use their anonymity as a front to cause trouble we don't mind) but many people like to reveal a little bit more about themselves as time goes by.

Blogs and diaries

Whether it is for a week or a month or even ongoing, it's always nice to read a diary, or a blog as it is known on the Internet. If you have an interest or a hobby then why not share it with the world? Or maybe you want to tell the story of a holiday, a search for a new job, or perhaps give an insight into life in your church. Whatever it is, this is the place to do it.

Admin

Every discussion board needs a dedicated place where people can ask questions and where general announcements can be made -  and this is where it happens on On-lineFC. So if you are a new member and struggling to come to terms with the technical side of the board, then fire away your questions on here and we will do our very best to help you, so that your time with us is as enjoyable as possible.

Football forum

General football chat

This is how it all started for On-lineFC, as a place where Christian football fans could come together. So it is only natural that the beautiful game should still occupy a forum of its own. So whether you are a wolf, a seagull or even a red devil, then why not join in the fun and banter that goes on here? There are also serious discussions as well, in fact anything to do with football and you can find it in here.

Prediction League 2007/2008

No football forum is to be taken seriously unless it has its own prediction league. This is run for us by Carl Jukes who does a great job every week adding up all the points won by those doing the predicting. It's open to all so why not join in and see if you have your finger on the pulse. It does run from season to season so obviously if you join once things are underway then you may not win it, but it's only fun anyway and there are no prizes.

SICM Sevens 1

SICM Sevens is the name of a local football league that we run. This section is for the mangers and so is a private forum. You can find out more about the league by visiting the designated website here.

SICM Sevens 2

Rather unimaginative in title perhaps, but this is an open section for any announcements and discussions concerning the league. Trying to run something in an efficient and well organised manner means that we have plenty of information to give out, and so by using this medium of communication we are able to reach as many people as possible.

Spirit led and organisationally driven