Ministry Technology

“Once the pandemic ends, 66% of parents expect the time they spend watching content with their kids will either stay the same or increase. More than half of parents (62%) said the most popular device for co-viewing are smart TVs.” - C.Leaders

“Today’s article features data from our brand new journal, Five Changing Contexts for Digital Evangelism, taking a closer look at the current climate for extending or accepting invitations to digital church services.” - Barna Research

“It is a very team-focused software that makes preparing for worship seamless, thanks to real-time updates and editors. You also get access to more than 5,000 free church graphics, 25 bible versions, and integration with other software programs, including Planning Center, Logos Bible Software, and Graceway Media, to name a few.” - C.Leaders

“COVID has forced innovation upon churches—even fundamental Baptist churches—and that is a good thing. There is no virtue in refusing to be innovative in carrying out the Great Commission.” - Kevin Schaal

“As the church begins to utilize social technologies, the youngest generation may already be moving on from social networks to much more personal means’ of communicating, especially text messaging.” - C.Leaders

“Reacting to projections that LifeWay would finish the 2019-2020 fiscal year with a net loss of $21.7 million, LifeWay’s trustees in August approved a $210 million budget for 2020-2021 that included cuts of 17 percent year over year.” - BPNews

“The type of connection we’re wired for is more than a fist bump, a handshake, or a hug. To be connected means to be joined with others in heart or purpose.” - F & T

“Having written already about preaching to a camera alone at the beginning of quarantine, I hope to share some of what my team has learned now in this present awkwardness as we film a sermon during the week for online viewers and then preach the same sermon to those who reserve spots in our limited outdoor services.” - F&T

“If you want something that becomes a tool to attract people to your church, you can still do it for free, but I would not recommend it. Free comes with its own set of costs.” - CLeaders

“While this is a new challenge for a lot of pastors, it is not a death blow. It is a pivot but one you can still utilize to reach people.” - C. Leaders