How has technology played a role in the growth of multi-site churches?
Technology opens many possibilities. Most visible are multi-site churches who use video teaching from one location in other locations. Whether this is a week delayed or synchronized to-the-second across sites, this provides many options for churches. Less visible, but very important is the speed and mobility of communication that allows staff and volunteers at separate sites to remain in constant communication. Virtual staff meetings and electronically sharing plans for each week reduces the need to be in the same place to prepare for ministry. How was the research for the book gathered? LifeWay Research conducted in-depth interviews with leaders of over 40 first and second generation multi-site churches. These pioneers and early adopters learned as they faced these new challenges. Comparing these church experiences revealed common solutions to challenges and captured many decisions that churches must make as they become multi-site. We also tapped 9 people who really are experts in mul
