Ends of the Earth: Building the Future Church
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ENDS OF THE EARTH Building The Future Church where the people are!
Gbenga Sesan Paradigm Initiative Nigeria | eChurch Conference | May 20, 2015
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Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom
shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and
then shall the end come.
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Reaching A New Generation
Short attention span. Focus on devices. Curious mind. Exposed generation. Interconnected social beings
Busy. No fixed address. Career almost first priority. Will choose a la carte over buffet any day
Truth and guidance desperately needed Theyre part of the commission, and potential foxes
whose tails can take the gospel into workplaces Reaching this generation is the tough nut churches
must crack over the next few years
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Sorry, I Missed Church Again
How do you reach those who are unable, or unwilling, to come to church?
Is God omnipresent? Is He able to reach people through optic fibre cables or mobile Internet?
Holies of Holies Priest Chained Bible Printed Bibles Multiple Translations Every Device A Bible ( + Concordance)
While not losing focus on the assembly of brethren, a growing gap must be filled
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What Can Pastors Do (With Tech)?
Teach with the help of social media amplification Counsel through electronic communication tools Lead and multiply themselves better with technology Empathise way beyond the walls of the church Connect with members via channels of preference Analyse church administration via dashboards Recruit new church members through consistent ads Manage time properly with the aid of eCalendars Resolve issues faster and be more available
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Automating the Church Process
Meetings dont have to start and end on the clock, they can be available on demand
Contributions without the option of electronic payment cuts people off and allows others show off
Welfare has many sides. A church without a complete database, and key members alert, is unserious
Why cram birthdays and important dates when you can set reminders and have cards go out just in time
theres an app for that too!
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Gbenga Sesan Paradigm Initiative Nigeria | eChurch Conference | May 20, 2015