Technology
Stories, ideas, models and tips for using technology to grow as a disciple or to enhance your church’s ministry.


Technology: Technology is part of our history
As technology changes, United Methodists change how they use it to carry out the church's mission. Read More

Technology: Getting people into The Mix
Putting its extra space to use, this church fills The Mix with technology to support budding entrepreneurs. Read More
Technology: Navigating the sea of social media
Make social media posts that tell stories and don't need a backstory to be understood. Read More

Technology: Bridging generational gaps—technologically
Youth and senior adults develop friendships as the young mentors provide tips on using cell phones, tablets and other tools. Read More
Technology: Apps are appropriate for churches
More and more United Methodist churches are using apps to aid participation in worship. Read More

Technology: Get fit - technology can help
While increasing use of technology can be blamed for decreasing fitness, it can also be a aid to improving one's health Read More

Technology: Abandon the screens; focus on the people
Christmas gift-giving will likely include a lot of technological gadgets. However, father, next-generation pastor and Interpreter technology columnist Jeremy Steele urges you to spend at least as much time with... Read More

Technology: @LocateWesley connects students, ministries
Each year, as college students were beginning their migrations to campuses, Robby Balbaugh, youth minister at First United Methodist Church in Weatherford, Texas, would make plans to stay connected. Developing ... Read More

Watch missionaries tell their stories
A new webpage, "Beyond the Anchor Cross," www.umcmission.org/explore-our-work/missionaries-in-service/beyond-the-anchor-cross/stories, features videos of missionaries telling their stories of faith and service. Read More

Online giving can increase blessings – for givers and churches
Making the transition to offering online giving is bigger than acquiring the needed technology and simplifying giving for some congregants. The availability of online giving provides a potentially significant way... Read More

Expanding ministry via video streaming
After plans were made to produce video recordings of Killearn's services, the media ministry team didn't stop planning. The Rev. Erick Ashley, associate pastor, says, "After we made the decision... Read More
Virtual Accountability
The Rev. Brian Sims and the Rev. Aaron Buttery met while part of the same church and school in Kentucky. As a part of a class exploring Wesley's concept of... Read More

Wireless projecting becoming easier
Video projectors and flat screen televisions are becoming as commonplace in many churches as hymnals. However, retrofitting a traditional sanctuary can be cumbersome and require stringing wires from all sorts... Read More
United Methodist branding toolkit online
IdeaMart United Methodist Communications is offering a new toolkit to make it easy for local churches and other denominational entities to adopt more unified branding. Edward Mikula created the official... Read More

The Scriptural Smartphone
Yes, smartphones can be a distraction -- but, used intentionally, the Bible apps they make available can be used to enhance worship and study. Read More

Broadband, Rural Ministry and Social Justice
Seventeen million children in the United States do not have access to computers with broadband connections, reports Connected Nation. United Methodist churches can help bring access to their communities. It... Read More
Welcome to the new GBOD.org
Step into the new GBOD.org, the digital home of the General Board of Discipleship. One feature of the completely redesigned www... Read More

Communications vital in Ebola fight
The United Methodist Church is implementing a communications strategy aimed at saving lives and reassuring people of God's presence. Read More

‘Using Technology for Social Good’
United Methodist Communications is calling church members to learn how the increasing availability of low-cost communication technologies can become tools for community organization — strengthening global social and economic development. Read More
Redesigned websites debut
Check out the new websites of United Methodist Communications, UMC Giving and Rethink Church. Read More