40 Days and 40 Bytes: Making Computers Work For Your Congregation

Spiegel, Aaron

ISBN 10: 1566992982 / ISBN 13: 9781566992985

Published by Alban Books, 2004

About this Item

Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 217. . 2004. paperback. . . . .

Seller Inventory # V9781566992985

Bibliographic Details

• Title: 40 Days and 40 Bytes: Making Computers Work For Your Congregation
• Publisher: Alban Books
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1566992982
• ISBN 13: 9781566992985
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"Today we are awash in computerized Bible games, pastoral care software, and church management systems with members’ personal information and giving records," observe authors Spiegel, Armstrong, and Bill, but "too often we blindly accept and use technology without asking the big questions. Questions like, is it appropriate to our mission and ministry?" 40 Days and 40 Bytes will help your congregation explore technology so you can decide, from a ministry and culture standpoint, what you need to do. The goal: godly service―not technological glitz. The authors are uniquely qualified to help you think about the role of technology in your congregation. All three are staff members with the Indianapolis Center for Congregations, which launched the innovative Computers and Ministry Grants Initiative in 1998 to help congregations address the challenges they face when using computer technology in their ministries. In this book, they share what they have learned in their work with 102 congregations. There’s no question your congregation is going to use computer technology. The only question is, "How?" 40 Days and 40 Bytes will help you design technology that fits your ministry and mission.

About the Author

Dr. Nancy Armstrong is a practicing OB/GYN with more than thirty-five years of experience. After having two children at a young age, she put herself through college and medical school, graduating from both with honors. She is co-author of 100 Questions You'd Never Ask Your Parents. She enjoys volunteering and spending time with family.