To Address Use of Technology in Life of the Church and Ministry of Congregations

WHEREAS, Situations arise in which it is difficult for congregations to gather; and

WHEREAS, The use of technology in various formats (i.e., live streaming worship, recorded worship, online Bible studies, etc.) has been a great help in keeping congregations united through the hearing of God’s Word and also has served the Church with communicating important information; and

WHEREAS, The use of technology also has its negative aspects, such as inadvertently encouraging members not to gather as is commanded by Scripture (Acts 2:42; Heb. 10:25), creating confusion with Communion and congregational voting practices, etc.; therefore be it

Resolved, That Mid-South District in convention ask the Synod to prepare and make available resources that address the use of technology with its pros and cons in the life of the Church at large and within the framework of the congregations of the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the Mid-South District in convention ask the Synod to direct the Commission on Theology and Church Relations to study and provide a document pertaining to the use of technology in the church and congregations; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Mid-South District in convention submit this memorial to the next convention of the Synod.