Original Research
The use of online technologies in the small church
Submitted: 11 August 2014 | Published: 30 March 2015
About the author(s)
Joel Arthur, Department of Information and Knowledge Management, University of Johannesburg, South AfricaChris Rensleigh, Department of Information and Knowledge Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Abstract
Objectives: This study was done to identify the current online technology usage and seeks to create awareness as to how these technologies are impacting congregation members in the small church environment.
Method: A quantitative study was conducted in the form of a survey of four small churches in the Johannesburg metropolitan area to identify the current usage and the potential impact online technologies could have upon the small churches.
Results: The study indicated that online technologies have a large role to play in the development of small churches and have the ability to increase the involvement of members in church programmes.
Conclusion: It is clear that online technologies offer substantial benefits. Small churchesshould incorporate the opportunities associated with online technologies in their strategic plans.
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