The New Testament Church in a High-Tech World

The New Testament Church in a High-Tech World is the theme of Christian Standard’s March 2020 issue, a print edition focused on how churches can use modern tools without losing their New Testament identity. Anchored by Rusty George’s cover feature on developing an online church campus, this issue explores practical ways congregations can extend their reach, improve communication, and strengthen ministry in a digital age.

Across the issue, readers will find articles on church management systems, mobile giving, social media, church apps, website strategy, and data-informed ministry. The publisher’s letter, “Technology and the Church,” frames technology as a useful tool for gospel ministry, while the editor’s introduction encourages leaders who may feel behind the curve to keep learning and moving forward. Other articles examine how social media can spread the gospel, how online churches create connection, how ministry intelligence can shape outreach, and how church leaders can connect and collaborate through new platforms.

This March 2020 issue of Christian Standard also includes regular departments such as e2: Effective Elders, Horizons, Metrics, MinistryLife, and Polished. Together, they present a broad but consistent message: churches do not need to remain primitive in their tools in order to stay faithful in their beliefs. For pastors, elders, ministry staff, and church teams thinking carefully about digital ministry, this issue offers a strong snapshot of how the New Testament church in a high-tech world was being discussed and applied in early 2020.