Most of us remember the saying, “Here is the church, here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.” Now, you could add, “see all the people on their smart phones or iPad’s.”
It’s no secret; mobile technology is everywhere you turn. But is the church utilizing technology to fulfill the mission and ministry God has called it to?
Between church programs, dinners, small groups, missions, etc., many churches claim they’ve got no time left to invest in digital platforms. If time and lack of staffing aren’t the reasons for not utilizing technology, funds often are. Many churches don’t see a website, mobile app, social media, and other digital platforms as priorities to their mission.
While time, money, and experience are realistic hurdles some churches face, those who choose not to represent their church digitally fail to connect, serve, and engage the community fully. Keep reading
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