Skype. Podcasting. Video streaming. Blogging. Touch screens. Voice recognition.

We live in an age that almost deifies technology, but even the most impressive examples are just tools. But ingeniously wired to a sound strategic vision, these virtual wonders are helping ministries tell stories, build internal morale, raise money, and expand an organization’s influence. And the ones on the cutting edge are carefully exploring how to exploit other technological options.

Evangelicals are nothing if not media-savvy. In 1951, Charles Fuller’s Old Fashioned Revival Hour radio broadcast was spreading gospel songs around the world on 650 ABC network stations. Less than a decade later, Pat Robertson established the first Christian television network and launched 24-hour Christian programming via satellite. Today, the Jesus Film has become the most-watched movie in history, with an estimated 5.6 billion viewings. Read More…