Just what is the IT Ministry?

IT is short for Information Technology. Basically, it's the sharing and processing of information by computer. In the IT Ministry, we utilize the technology of today for the spreading of the Gospel.

In the very beginning, God created people with the capacity to create, understand and communicate with language and writing. That was the highest form of technology in that day. For many, many years, God used that technology to pass along stories and songs about Himself from generation to generation to generation.

Fast forward through history a bit, and you'll notice that when the church was still a startup venture, the Apostle Paul connected his ministry to the most advanced forms of technology he had available to him. He used the Roman road system, the information superhighway of his day, and he used the circular letter.

In the Middle Ages when the mainstream church began to drift away from the heart of the Gospel, God used technology once again to bring her back. Since then, Protestantism has shaped the church and its theology around the technology of the book. The reformers quickly saw how the technology of the book and the printing press could be used to broadly spread the message of faith. The book revolutionized the way people evangelized, taught, preached, and discipled. Think back over the discipleship experiences you've had. How many of those involved reading a book or the Bible? Probably 90%. That's God using technology as a tool. For five hundred years, the book has been the highest form of technology available.

That has changed. The Internet has been mainstream now for about ten years, and it's still in its infancy. For the first time, at least in theory, we are able to reach every person on the globe with the Gospel. God is once again using technology for His purpose.

That's what we do here in the IT Ministry. We are using the latest technology to spread the Gospel. Not only do we support all of the other ministries by keeping the computers, the network, the printers, and the websites working, but one of the main things we do is post Pastor Ralph and Carl's teachings on our website so people from around the world can listen to them! We also develop graphics for Ralph's teaching series as well as designing flyers and brochures.

Are you interested in volunteering?

We have volunteer positions available for:

-Bulletin Design and Printing
-Website Maintenance
-Database Maintenance and Input
-Graphic Design
-Flyer and Brochure Design
-Network Maintenance

There is no experience necessary. We will train you.

If you would like to volunteer in the IT Ministry, please give Markis a call at 236-7581 or email him at markiss@hopechapel.com.

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