What is Ministry in a Digital Age?

Connections, influence, and ideas originate just as much, if not more, from digital media than personal relationships.

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Throughout the research, the ‘Need for Discipleship’ was by far the most frequently identified gap in Great Commission efforts.

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Overall, leaders perceived there to be limited discipleship across all discipleship areas.

When comparing the religious adherence and weekly worship attendance, there is a noticeable difference.

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The percent of individuals who engage in weekly prayer is observably higher in most countries than individuals who participate in weekly worship.

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In recent decades, in many parts of the world, the youngest generation is affiliated with Christianity and religion less than previous generation.

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In every region, individuals between 18-39 attend weekly church services less than individuals 40+, no matter how high or low the overall percentage of weekly attendance of the region.

In every region, younger individuals are less engaged in daily prayer.

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Despite the gap between youth and older generations' prayer engagement, talking to God in prayer is a top priority for Christian youth.

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The onset of the digital age has radically reshaped how individuals interact with various forms of information, with religious texts, such as the Bible, being no exception.

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Could data become more effective for informing ministry strategy in this new, shifting environment or would traditional datasets be relegated to increasing irrelevance as the world continued changing?

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Technology changes so fast, tying us together over distance and time, and making us all much more aware of each other. Who could possibly predict where we will be in 2050?

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Creative proclamation evangelism is also demonstrated throughout church history.

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To anticipate future disciple-making, it is crucial to acknowledge the distinctive characteristics of this new phase of the digital age and find ways to incorporate them into our discipleship practices.

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Key Information Scripture Engagement in a Digital Age Ministry Data in a Digital Age Church Forms in a Digital Age Proclamation Evangelism in a Digital Age Discipleship in a Digital Age

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What is Ministry in a Digital Age?

Connections, influence, and ideas originate just as much, if not more, from digital media than personal relationships.

Throughout the research, the ‘Need for Discipleship’ was by far the most frequently identified gap in Great Commission efforts.

Discipleship

Overall, leaders perceived there to be limited discipleship across all discipleship areas.

Discipleship Report

When comparing the religious adherence and weekly worship attendance, there is a noticeable difference.

Worship Engagement

The percent of individuals who engage in weekly prayer is observably higher in most countries than individuals who participate in weekly worship.

Prayer Engagement

In recent decades, in many parts of the world, the youngest generation is affiliated with Christianity and religion less than previous generation.

Youth Affiliation

In every region, individuals between 18-39 attend weekly church services less than individuals 40+, no matter how high or low the overall percentage of weekly attendance of the region.

Youth Worship Attendance

In every region, younger individuals are less engaged in daily prayer.

Youth Daily Prayer

Despite the gap between youth and older generations' prayer engagement, talking to God in prayer is a top priority for Christian youth.

Youth Spirituality

The onset of the digital age has radically reshaped how individuals interact with various forms of information, with religious texts, such as the Bible, being no exception.

Scripture Engagement in a Digital Age

Could data become more effective for informing ministry strategy in this new, shifting environment or would traditional datasets be relegated to increasing irrelevance as the world continued changing?

Ministry Data in a Digital Age

Technology changes so fast, tying us together over distance and time, and making us all much more aware of each other. Who could possibly predict where we will be in 2050?

Church Forms in a Digital Age

Creative proclamation evangelism is also demonstrated throughout church history.

Proclamation Evangelism in a Digital Age

To anticipate future disciple-making, it is crucial to acknowledge the distinctive characteristics of this new phase of the digital age and find ways to incorporate them into our discipleship practices.

Discipleship in a Digital Age

Key Information Scripture Engagement in a Digital Age Ministry Data in a Digital Age Church Forms in a Digital Age Proclamation Evangelism in a Digital Age Discipleship in a Digital Age

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