TECHNOLOGY IN THE CHURCH

By Ladonna RatliffGrace Bible College

ABSTRACT

We will be discussing the following points: Pros

Church Websites Church Information to motivate grow

Cons Lack of knowledge by the members and non members Myths Accessibility

Conclusion

PROS

Church Websites makes the church more visible for those who are using the internet to find a local church in the area.

Some churches have online libraries where that can further their hungry for knowledge of the Word.

CONS

The lack of knowledge of the internet has a lot of people scared and it is viewed as evil.

The are myths around the evil that comes with social media as well as the cost to publish your church information on the internet.

Some examples of free websites:

FacebookTwitterYouTubeWeebly (limited features)

Some examples of low cost websites are:

Discountchurchwebsites.com - $9.95 a monthwww.sharefaith.com - fee based on annually or month to month

CONCLUSION In conclusion technology in the church is based on the individual

need of each church in regards to the church need. The ultimate purpose in the mission of the church is to spread the

Gospel.

Matthew 28:19-2019 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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