We all know what it’s like to be really excited about a new purchase, only to have the novelty wear off in a few days or weeks. We use a new device every day for three weeks ... and then a few months later, we’re not even sure where it is. We take pride in having the latest iPhone until a new one is released a year later.
People know you as the office expert, but you know the role goes much deeper. Success for you is about empowering your leaders with the data and administrative support they need to understand how people are being cared for and how God is moving in your ministry.
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” —Ephesians 4:11–12 (emphasis added)
As we continue to look back at some key ideas that will help churches prepare for fall, today we want to dig deeper into creating momentum through your church’s discipleship strategy.
Just because using technology might not come naturally doesn't mean it can't easily become one of the most beneficial tools for improving your ministry. The mainstreaming of technology in the lives of our members and our churches has brought so many benefits — there’s really no excuse not to use it. At the same time, I realize there are many church leaders who wouldn’t consider themselves technologically savvy, or who even avoid using technology.