Revisiting 2024 Church Trends: Insights on AI and Digital Strategy As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to revisit Carey Nieuwhof’s early-year forecast on church trends and assess where the landscape stands today. Among the significant insights Carey shared, two tech-focused trends stand out: the essential role of digital discipleship and the […] Source by ChurchTechToday.com | Resources for today’s church Read More
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