technology in congregations
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Technology in Congregations. Eastern Carolina Cluster UU Congregation of Greenville, NC March 17, 2012. Goal for Today. For you to leave here having learned one or two things that you can put into practice right away. Text to 22333 184164. Technology in Church. Faith Communities Today. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Technology in CongregationsEastern Carolina ClusterUU Congregation of Greenville, NCMarch 17, 2012
Goal for TodayFor you to leave here having learned one or two things that you can put into practice right away
Text to 22333
184164
Visibility and welcome
The worship experience
Building community
Collaboration
Social activism
Church management
Technology in Church
Faith Communities TodayVirtually Religious:Technology and Internet Use in American Congregations
www.Faith CommunitiesToday.org
When technology is combined with willingness to change, contemporary worship, a clear vision and sense of purpose, and younger members and families, the growth potential of a faith community increases dramatically.
The space in which religious life happens can be expanded technologically.
Judicious use of tech and social media can make congregational activities more congruent with the everyday lives of members.
Properly employed, technology can make members’ daily lives outside of the worship service richer with religious meaning.
Strategic use of technology can further enhance the number and depth of ties between members thus solidifying the connections between members and leaders.
And above all, the intentional and strategic use of technology by congregations demonstrates that faith and ministry are relevant and congruent to the contemporary context, especially for younger generations.