How Holston's Growing Churches Employ Technology - Part 3
(Part 1) statistics on general technology use in churches.
(Part 2) statistics on local 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 demographics that correspond to these high growth churches.
How long have you been serving at your current appointment?
13.8% Less than 1 year
8.5% Between 1 and 2 years
38.5% Between 2 and 4 years
23.1% Between 5 and 7 years
16.2% More than seven years
What statement best describes you educational experience?
15.9% Completed High School
12.9% Completed Bachelors
28.8% Completed Masters
27.3% Completed Additional Classes beyond a Masters
15.2% Completed Doctorate
What personal technology items do you own?
93.9% Cellular telephone
3.0% Cell phone that takes pictures
48.5% Digital camera
2.3% GPS system for car
79.5% DVD player
24.2% Satellite dish for TV
18.2% Home theater system
87.9% Computer
38.6% Laptop/Notebook PC
33.3% j. Palmtop computer (PDA)
14. What is your current age?
3.0% Less than 30
11.4% 31 to 40
28.8% 41 to 50
34.8% 51 to 60
22.0% More than 61
Next time we'll look at senior pastor use of email for our growing churches.
Dr. Burch is pastor of Rural Retreat UMC and Mt Olive UMC in the Wytheville District.
