The iPhone is changing the world. In today’s headlines a story appears of the conflict in China over the ability to get the latest iPhone. We would think the Chinese would riot over the lack of freedom. What is causing the stir is the ability or inability to acquire the latest iPhone. We might laugh at that but I remember having to go to the mall the day the latest iPhone was released. There were hundreds of people wrapped all around the mall waiting for their turn to get into the Apple store to get their phones. The iPhone and the Android are quickly changing the way we live.
I know some of you doubt that. I have to confess that as a Blackberry addict I was late arriving to the iPhone. Part of it was that I gag at the devotion Apple people have to their computers and phones. I am a PC guy for many very good reasons. While I have not drank the Apple Koolaide I none the less will give you that their products are changing our world. Once Verizon offered the iPhone we signed up. I have not looked back since. I even went so far as to buy an iPad. There is no going back.
Which is why it is so curious to me that the Church does not see what is right in front of our eyes. Mobile technology HAS changed the way we live. While the Message the church proclaims will never change they way we communicate it must. The way we “do” church must change as well. The sad reality is that too many will dig their heels in and not accept this change until it is too late.
So how are you doing with your ability to keep pace with the changes in our society and how we receive information? Oh, so you have a web site. Good for you. Have you gone the next step and set up an App that your members can download to their mobile phones? Like it or not it is the future. Having your own App not only makes you appear conversant with the conversation of the 21st century it gives you an incredible ability to get your message out. In the next year more and more churches will acquire their own mobile app. The time to get yours is now.
On January 17th at 2 PM EST I will be hosting along with two of our partners a webinar on Apps. We have about 50 slots available. If you are interested in positioning your church for the future then go here to sign up.
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/788450742
Your church needs a mobile App and it is so easy to get one. Don’t miss this webinar and the opportunity to be on the cutting edge for churches.
Mark Brooks
Founder and President
The Charis Group
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