written by justjim 1214 days ago
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Let's not forget that the vast majority of the world is still not online. And though the day may come when most people do all of their communication on the 'Net, that day is a lot farther off than 5 years. I think we've got a little bit of Chicken Little syndrome going on here.
written by jboltwv 1214 days ago
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Even a confirmed "early adopter" like me thinks the rush to digital is a bit overblown. As someone has said, I'll give up on print when PC Magazine quits publishing. Having said that, however, we have to exist in this dual world for now and many of the folks we all want to reach are more online than not. The challenge is to serve/attract them while not leaving behind or ignoring the others.
written by Zach 1197 days ago
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Chicken Little or no, it's indicative of a world divided. Tech is a must for ministry in developed robust economies. Its not devoid of practicality in the sticks either. My question is about the attitude of affluence that suggests the church can only be relevant by keeping up with the Joneses.
written by justjim 1196 days ago
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Tech may be a must, but I think it gets over-emphasized. Pastoral work is much more effective when it can be done face-to-face.
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Let's not forget that the vast majority of the world is still not online. And though the day may come when most people do all of their communication on the 'Net, that day is a lot farther off than 5 years. I think we've got a little bit of Chicken Little syndrome going on here.
Even a confirmed "early adopter" like me thinks the rush to digital is a bit overblown. As someone has said, I'll give up on print when PC Magazine quits publishing. Having said that, however, we have to exist in this dual world for now and many of the folks we all want to reach are more online than not. The challenge is to serve/attract them while not leaving behind or ignoring the others.
Chicken Little or no, it's indicative of a world divided. Tech is a must for ministry in developed robust economies. Its not devoid of practicality in the sticks either. My question is about the attitude of affluence that suggests the church can only be relevant by keeping up with the Joneses.
Tech may be a must, but I think it gets over-emphasized. Pastoral work is much more effective when it can be done face-to-face.