ENDS OF THE EARTH Building The Future Church where the people are!

Gbenga Sesan Paradigm Initiative Nigeria | eChurch Conference | May 20, 2015

Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom

shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and

then shall the end come.

Reaching A New Generation

Short attention span. Focus on devices. Curious mind. Exposed generation. Interconnected social beings

Busy. No fixed address. Career almost first priority. Will choose a la carte over buffet any day

Truth and guidance desperately needed Theyre part of the commission, and potential foxes

whose tails can take the gospel into workplaces Reaching this generation is the tough nut churches

must crack over the next few years

Sorry, I Missed Church Again

How do you reach those who are unable, or unwilling, to come to church?

Is God omnipresent? Is He able to reach people through optic fibre cables or mobile Internet?

Holies of Holies Priest Chained Bible Printed Bibles Multiple Translations Every Device A Bible ( + Concordance)

While not losing focus on the assembly of brethren, a growing gap must be filled

What Can Pastors Do (With Tech)?

Teach with the help of social media amplification Counsel through electronic communication tools Lead and multiply themselves better with technology Empathise way beyond the walls of the church Connect with members via channels of preference Analyse church administration via dashboards Recruit new church members through consistent ads Manage time properly with the aid of eCalendars Resolve issues faster and be more available

Automating the Church Process

Meetings dont have to start and end on the clock, they can be available on demand

Contributions without the option of electronic payment cuts people off and allows others show off

Welfare has many sides. A church without a complete database, and key members alert, is unserious

Why cram birthdays and important dates when you can set reminders and have cards go out just in time

theres an app for that too!

@gbengasesan

Gbenga Sesan Paradigm Initiative Nigeria | eChurch Conference | May 20, 2015