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Leveraging Technology in the ChurchTo Expand Community Reach
Community in the Church
Importance of community in the church
• Strengthen body– Support– Accountability– Outreach
• Impact on society
Technology CommunitiesImpact of technology on communities
• Necessity in our society– Jobs– Research– Connecting
• Social Networking– Bring together like minded individuals– Not dependent on geography
Church and Technology
How the church is using technology
• Websites • Promotions• Live feed sermons• Online giving & signups
Pros and Cons
Pros• Reaching more people
• Quickly distribute information• Easy accessibility to gospel• Not limited by geography
• Flexible
Cons• Not personal• Less investment
• Reduced participation
Customizing Technology
• Technology is a growing part of society• Leveraging technology to fit individual
congregations– Prayer boards– Small groups
References
Cloete, Anita L. (2015) Living in a digital culture: The need for theological reflection. Hervormde Theologiese Studies, 71 (2) 1-7.