The first thing we need to cover as we start our journey is NOT how to use technology in church. It's how to prepare to use technology in church. The level and definition of "being prepared" really depends on the congregation of your church or the make up of your Youth Ministry. Following will be a simple list of questions you need to have answered BEFORE you attempt to introduce technology into your program. You know your group so only you will know the answers. Yes I know, it sounds like a dating site form but in a way you can't expect your application of technology to work if you don't know your target audience. I'll explain the need for answers for the qwirky questions as we go along.
Average Age?
Average Education level?
Level of Employment?
Number of families with small children?
Involvement with Church Activities/ Groups?
Do they go to the Movies?
Do they listen to the radio?
Do they follow the local sport teams?
Do they give topical suggestions of what they'd like to see in the service?
Are you a rapidly growing church?
What is the largest demographic growing in your church? (youth, young Adults, young married couples, new families, baby boomers,seniors)
Only you are going to know your group and if you come up with other questions that help you define your target audience, please share those with us here in the comments section.
We'll go in depth on why the answers to these questions are so important as you strive to integrate technology into your programs/services in the next installment. To be continued...
