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Digital Missions Will Take Thousands Of Volunteers

January 15, 2010 By: Gordon Marcy Category: Digital Missions

Advances in digital communication have made it possible for anyone to present the gospel and disciple others from the convenience of their home, office or just about anywhere. The opportunities are there, but it will still takes thousands of volunteers to meet the need.

In my last post, I mentioned that technology had opened the door for participating in local outreach to people from all walks of life and various professions. Today, even leaders in full-time ministry with packed schedules are volunteering. Meet Dave Sears.

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Ten Reasons Churches Should “Catch Up” Technologically

January 09, 2010 By: Gordon Marcy Category: Technology

Churches often lag significantly behind other organizations in their use of technology. The time may have come for some to “catch up.” It could be one of the best investments made this year.

For the purposes of this discussion, “technology” refers to enterprise-level operational solutions and Internet-based outreach and communication technologies.

A lot of folks are talking these days about the role of technology in the church…

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VideoTeaching.com: Church Reaches Crossroad

July 23, 2009 By: Gordon Marcy Category: New Media

“The day has arrived. Tell all your friends…Tweet and Re-Tweet. VideoTeaching.com is launching!” With that announcement, delivered during the 40th anniversary of the Moon landing, LifeChurch.tv premiered its new video teaching/preaching platform for churches.

The concept, generating a lot of discussion, has brought the Church to a crossroad.

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In his post VideoTeaching.com Launches, Raises Questions, John Saddington praised the new teaching resource but wondered if church leaders would agree with the new philosophy of ministry.

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