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Digital Reading = More Reading (#1241)

2013/11/20 By Greg

book readingA recent USA Today story reports that a national poll finds that those who own e-readers or tablets read more books than they did before owning such devices.  More specifically, adults aged 40 and over with such a device reported reading an average of 16 books a year while those without one read an average of only 11 books a year.  Among adults aged 18-39, reading levels were 21 books per year for those owning a device compared to 13 for those without such a device.

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Not only are e-readers changing how we read, they appear to be contributing positively to the volume of reading people do.  What are the implications of this shift for your congregation’s communication strategy?

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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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