Media-technology gap as a growth factor for churches in Fremman, South Dakota

Randall L Tschetter

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Media-technology gap as a growth factor for churches in Fremman, South Dakota

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Randall L Tschetter. Media-technology Gap As a Growth Factor for Churches In Fremman, South Dakota. North American Baptist Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/8d822d8a-9e0f-45f3-8a89-75347a79c1a3.

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R. L. Tschetter. Media-technology gap as a growth factor for churches in Fremman, South Dakota. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/8d822d8a-9e0f-45f3-8a89-75347a79c1a3

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Randall L Tschetter. Media-Technology Gap As a Growth Factor for Churches In Fremman, South Dakota. North American Baptist Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/8d822d8a-9e0f-45f3-8a89-75347a79c1a3.

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Randall L Tschetter

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The purpose of this project was to research the media-technology used by rural clergy and lay leaders. The hypothesis was that when the rural church closes the gap between personal use of media-technology and the use of media-technology in ministry, the result would result in growth. This project was composed of three stages: recruiting rural clergy and church leaders (Elders/Deacons, Christian Education, Music), having these individuals complete a survey, and obtaining feedback in the form of focus groups. The recruitment phase provided helpful information from the pastors through completion of the survey as well as submitting names of their leaders. The second phase helped the researcher obtain the data necessary to formulate accurate detailed information. The final phase gave the researcher an opportunity to interact with the pastors and leaders following the completion of the survey in order to determine what, if any, impact the device produced. upon final evaluation, this project revealed that the greatest technology gap was between the amount of media-technology used personally by lay leaders and that used by clergy in ministry.

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