Q: “What is the positive effect of technology to Church growth?”

This question came through on Quora. I gave a concise answer, and I thought that you might benefit from this answer as well:

A: There are many positive effects technology has on Church growth.

The first thing to remember is that the printing press was once a new technology, and the first book printed on it was the Bible.

Being afraid of technology, while the rest of the world is using it on a daily basis (likely even the ones who are asking what positive effect there is), isn’t helping Church growth. Technology is how society finds out about new locations, including the Church.

So, asking about the positive effect of technology for Church growth, while using technology, and the fact that I’m in Romania (and you likely are in another country asking this) shows the ability that technology has to connect.

Should it be the only way you connect with your Church and your community? Of course not, but it is an important method to use, for sure.

This question was originally answered on Quora: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-positive-effect-of-technology-to-church-growth/answer/Jeremy-G-Woods