Church tech is not new. The idea that the use of technology in the church is somehow wrong, ineffective or unprecedented is a misconception. \u00a0God’s people have always used technology to further the kingdom. Perhaps the confusion comes in the definition of technology.<\/p>\n
Technology can be defined as the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or applications.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u00a0What Is Church Tech?<\/h2>\n
Church tech<\/strong><\/em> then can be defined as the use of \u00a0methods, processes or knowledge to further the goals and mission of the church. Three great examples of the use of technology are found in the Holy Bible:<\/p>\n
Noah used technological processes, methods or knowledge to build the ark, for the purpose of preserving the human race.<\/p>\n
David defeated Goliath with a slingshot, which in his day was a high-tech weapon.<\/p>\n
Solomon used the best technology available to him, in the form of stonecutters, carpenters, silversmiths, and surveyors, to build the temple.<\/p>\n
So right off the bat you can throw out the misconception that:<\/p>\n
1.”The church does not use Technology.”<\/h2>\n
One of the greatest uses of technology was the application of the printing press to mass produce copies of the Holy Bible. Johannes Gutenberg, considered the inventor of the printing press. used technology to mass produce books and quickly spread knowledge in 15th century Europe. The Gutenburg Bible is an early use of church tech to spread the gospel.<\/p>\n
2. “Older congregants will not embrace technology.”<\/h2>\n
This is a commonly held belief based largely on assumptions. Not only is this not true, but a study by Dunham and Company showed that online giving among those over 65 was equal to that of those younger. Senior americans\u00a0<\/span>have traditionally been late adopters of technology. But according to the<\/span>\u00a0Pew Research Center.<\/a>\u00a0Seniors are embracing technology at a surprising rate. In 2013, \u00a059% were internet users.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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