How Holston's Growing Churches Employ Technology - Part 4
(Part 1) statistics on general technology use in churches.
(Part 2) statistics on local demographics.
(Part 3) senior pastor demographics.
We continue this report on technology/Internet use among our conference's growing churches. Dr. Brian Burch completed his dissertation this past year with
a focus on technology/Internet use in Holston. 85.7% of our highest growth churches responded to his survey.
Over the next several weeks, Wednesday on the Web will continue to introduce findings from Dr. Burch's research. What do these statistics mean for your outreach to potential members?
This week covers senior pastor use of e-mail in our high growth churches.
In the last six months, have you used e-mail?
11.4% No
87.9% Yes
How often do you check your e-mail?
0.9% Less than once a month
5.2% Two to three times a month
8.6% Once a week
31.0% Once a day
54.3% Multiple times a day
How many e-mails do you send on an average day?
13.7% 0
28.2% 1 to 2
27.4% 3 to 4
12.8% 5 to 6
17.9% 7 or more
How many ministry-related e-mails do you send on an average day?
21.4% 0
41.9% 1 to 2
16.2% 3 to 4
10.3% 5 to 6
10.3% 7 or more
How many ministry-related e-mails do you receive on an average day?
5.1% 0
38.5% 1 to 2
27.4% 3 to 4
10.3% 5 to 6
18.8% 7 or more
In terms of helping your church grow, e-mail is effective.
25.6% Strongly agree
33.3% Agree
33.3% Neutral
6.0% Disagree
1.7% Strongly disagree
In terms of supporting current church members, e-mail is effective.
23.9% Strongly agree
41.0% Agree
29.1% Neutral
5.1% Disagree
0.9% Strongly disagree
In dealing with pastoral concerns in your congregation, e-mail is effective.
12.8% Strongly agree
52.1% Agree
23.9% Neutral
8.5% Disagree
2.6% Strongly disagree
Next time we'll look at senior pastor use of the Internet.
Dr. Burch is pastor of Rural Retreat UMC and Mt Olive UMC in the Wytheville District.
