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Tech Required for Church Growth (#1440)

2014/06/07 By Greg

Bill Tenny-BrittianBill Tenny-Brittian, managing partner for 21st Century Strategies and editor in chief of Net Results Magazine, recently stated that churches that ignore technology cannot grow.  More specifically, he wrote

Having and using the latest and greatest tech tools won’t grow a church. But not using today’s technology to effectively communicate the gospel will ensure that a church won’t experience significant and sustainable conversion growth . . .

So What?

Tenny-Brittian’s remark is bold.  It may seem hyperbolic, but I don’t think he intends it to be so.  It is, instead, a reality check for congregational growth in the year 2014.

Do you agree or disagree with his assertion? Explain.

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope in Dallas and as Interim Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth. He has served eleven congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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