Extras from Reformation Sunday Oct. 30th, 2022
A painted icon of the story of Zacchaeus
A painting of the story of Zacchaeus
From Cameroon in the 1970s
From Cameroon in the 1970s
The Diamond Sutra Title Page
The Diamond Sutra is the first printed book and was printed around 868AD in China.
It is also the first known book with an explicit public domain dedication, as at the end, it states that it was created "for universal free distribution."
The Diamond Sutra is the first printed book and was printed around 868AD in China.
It is also the first known book with an explicit public domain dedication, as at the end, it states that it was created "for universal free distribution."
Bi Sheng's Moveable Type
Bi Sheng invented the first movable type around 1041AD in China. It was made out of baked clay and could be reused to make other books.
Bi Sheng invented the first movable type around 1041AD in China. It was made out of baked clay and could be reused to make other books.
Replica of Gutenberg's Printing Press
Gutenberg’s actual press has been lost to history. We know very little about the specifics of Gutenberg’s inventions and even less about the physical details of his original press. The earliest surviving press is from the mid-16th century.
Gutenberg’s actual press has been lost to history. We know very little about the specifics of Gutenberg’s inventions and even less about the physical details of his original press. The earliest surviving press is from the mid-16th century.
The Gutenberg Bible
This Gutenberg Bible was probably completed between March 1455 and November of that year. Forty-eight copies of the Gutenberg Bible still exist.
This Gutenberg Bible was probably completed between March 1455 and November of that year. Forty-eight copies of the Gutenberg Bible still exist.
Church Technology Report
The State of the Church Technology report is derived from a September/October 2021 survey.
Key Finding #1: Technology Is Essential To The Church’s Mission
Key Finding #2: Churches (Often Mistakenly) Believe They’re Forward-Thinking with Tech
Key Finding #3: Time Trumps All Other Technology Concerns
Key Finding #4: Security Is Important—To A Point
Key Finding #5: Digital Church Is Here to Stay
Link to the whole article HERE.
The State of the Church Technology report is derived from a September/October 2021 survey.
Key Finding #1: Technology Is Essential To The Church’s Mission
- 93% of churches believe technology plays an important role in achieving their church’s mission
- A discrepancy exists between what technology churches currently use, versus what they consider strategically important for the future
Key Finding #2: Churches (Often Mistakenly) Believe They’re Forward-Thinking with Tech
- 43% of churches only reevaluate their technology when the ‘need arises’
- Many church leaders describe themselves as “progressive,” but their actions don’t support the claim
Key Finding #3: Time Trumps All Other Technology Concerns
- 72% of churches consider ‘ease of use’ to be extremely important when considering new technology (more than any other characteristic of the tech)
- No matter the size, budget, or number of digital tools a church has already adopted, the most common concern is implementation
Key Finding #4: Security Is Important—To A Point
- 77% state security and data protection is ‘extremely important’…
- …but only 19% say security and data protection concerns have ‘very much prevented’ or ‘somewhat prevented’ them from making a technology purchase
- Churches want to feel safe when using their technology, but rarely do they walk away from a purchase because they’re uncomfortable with security
Key Finding #5: Digital Church Is Here to Stay
- Just 6% of churches say they’re ‘resistant’ to adopting technology
- More than any time in history, churches are enthusiastic to adopt technology for the long haul
Link to the whole article HERE.
