Agape World Fellowship
From FAS Virtual Worlds Almanac
| Agape World Fellowship
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| Developer(s) | Roots and Wings Ministries |
| URL | http://www.agapeworldfellowship.org/ |
| Software license | Proprietary |
| Engine | Activeworlds |
| Status | Active |
| Platform | PC, Mac |
| Minimum Subscription Cost | Free Subscription |
| Year released | 2003 |
| Avatar-based | Yes |
| Multiuser | Yes |
| Interactive | Yes |
| Use and Demographics | |
|---|---|
| Primary use(s) | Education, Community, Gaming |
| Registered users | nearing 600 as of 2009 |
| Active users | 60-100 |
| Average users online | 10 |
| Target Audience(s) | Pre-teens, Teenagers, Students, Adults, Professionals & also... Christians; Prayer Warriors; Home-bound; Lost or Yearning; and for Open-Minded Persons |
| Language(s) | English |
| Theme |
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| social teamwork |
| Features | |
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| User-generated content | Yes |
| Private spaces | Yes |
| Graphical and Content Features | |
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| Physics-based | Yes |
| Location Bookmarking | Yes |
| Search Capability | Users, Locations, Events, Objects |
| Scripting for objects | Yes |
| Video projection | Yes |
| Object creation toolkit | Yes |
| Communication | |
|---|---|
| Text Chat | Yes |
| Private Messages | Yes |
| Can block users in text chat | Yes |
| Management and Privacy | |
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| Code of Conduct | Yes |
| Moderators | Yes |
| Age Restrictions | No |
Agape World Fellowship (AWF) is a Christian online virtual reality community, founded in 2003. Its stated purpose is to spread Christianity, especially to people who do not regularly seek social contact with others and may not have a place to worship offline. Its policy is inclusive, encompassing a wide range of denominations, nationalities and is open to non-Christians as well. AWF does not ask for a subscription fee, but is paid for by donations only.
AWF is run by its board and led by the Senior Pastor. The Board meets on the first Saturday of each month and is open to all to attend. Each Board Member has a vote and thus a say on how AWF operates. The Agendas are available at: [1]
The AWF organization relies on its core membership in overseeing, leading and developing programs to benefit all who attend as noted by its Leadership [2]. To be considered for a position, a member must be registered with AWF as a Citizen for at least three months and be a Christian in good standing with the AWF community.
Like most Christian organizations, AWF comes under a much larger organization of ministries. That organization is known as Roots and Wings Ministries, (RAWM)[3] and it acts as AWF's Elder or covering.
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Members of AWF regularly meet in its online 3D computer graphics|3D virtual reality environment to text chat and/or voice chat, enjoy special events like games, prayer time, building construction, worship together and encourage each other to strengthen their faith.
Members from all denominations are welcome. Anyone can join AWF, they don't have to be Christian. AWF quotes 2nd Timothy 3:16-17 in the NASB translation of the Bible: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. AWF holds to Biblical infallibility and acknowledges that its members may differ in their perception and interpretation of Christian doctrine but can fellowship together and worship God in one accord.
AWF not only has its own virtual reality universe but at present is also in several universes, (amongst others, Active Worlds, AW-Europe and Spiral Matrix) and is looking to expand into others virtual and non-virtual chats online.
