ArticleThe Role of Technology (ChMS) as a Pillar for Church Development

The role of ChMS for the church - The church has also witnessed the rapid development of Science, Technology and Communication. It is undeniable, it can give a lot of influence, both positive and negative influences. Specifically, this article will discuss the role of technology as a pillar of church development.

The rapid development of technology in this all-digital era makes today’s church need to be adaptive, and adapt to the times. But of course by not leaving the essence of Christianity itself.

By remaining centered on the Lord Jesus Christ as the source of all worship and worship that is done. By continuing to strive to provide teaching so that the congregation also experiences growth in and knowledge of God.

If technology is called one of the pillars of church development, then what is the role of technology in supporting church ministry?

ChMS as a Means of Communication and Information

Today, it is true that technological developments make human life easier. Many things that were originally conventional have become digital, fast and practical.

However, freedom in accessing information and the rapid development of technology need to be addressed wisely and responsibly.

Technology can facilitate communication between churches and congregations. The church can still maintain good communication with the congregation, even though not face to face. Technology allows churches to connect with congregations on a wider and clearer scale.

Apart from that, for the church, this technological development can be used as a medium for disseminating information. The congregation will find it easier to access complete information about church services.

The presence of ChMS can simplify this process. Erista ChMS is a web-based application designed to help churches have collaborative relationships between churches and congregations.

Read also: 5 tips for building good relationship between church congregations

ChMS as Digital Ecclesiology

Do we still remember the covid-19 outbreak that attacked almost all parts of the world in 2019? The increase in Covid-19 as a contagious and deadly disease has succeeded in paralyzing many sectors, as well as closing many public spaces.

Work from Home, Study from Home, and Worship from Home are no longer foreign to our ears. All are under pressure to inevitably work, study, worship and even fully move from home.

The church has also been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The congregation is required to carry out worship from home, because the church is not allowed to hold any activities including worship that has the potential to create a crowd.

One of the three vocations of the church is witnessing (Marturia). Technological assistance will make it easier for the church to realize one of the three tasks the church calls for. The church is called to witness. To proclaim the Gospel as good news, and tidings of joy.

The church has a duty as an extension of God’s hand to embrace and save many souls. Through technological sophistication, the church can start witnessing through digital media. This was proven when the Covid-19 outbreak hit, where worship was being carried out online, and digital content was being created more and more as a medium for spreading the Word.

This is also a challenge for the church. The church is required to innovate, adapt to technology and create creations so that the congregation can feel a growth in faith, even though worship is carried out online. Technology makes it easier for humans to connect with each other without demanding physical proximity.

ChMS as Technology Efficiency in Supporting Church Services

Established at the end of 2021 in Indonesia, Erista ChMS started from a combination of passion to serve in the church and interest in technology. Erista ChMS really cares about helping church ministries through technology.

Erista ChMS provides and develops innovative features to make ministry in the church more powerful and effective.

Erista ChMS is here to answer the needs of churches that are starting to be literate about technology. It cannot be denied, human life today cannot be separated from technology. Humans need the help of technology to facilitate their activities. To bring the far away. To make distance seem meaningless, because they can be connected.

Through Erista ChMS, the church can get to know the congregation more deeply. If in the past the church needed to record church membership manually, and now it is no longer done one by one.

Congregational data collection has become easier and more efficient. Information about the congregation is also not limited to names, but also complete personal contact information.

Even Erista ChMS can record congregational prayer requests. So, the congregation is not required to write prayer requests by hand. Apart from that, Erista ChMS can also record the progress of Bible studies and various other important information.

Through Erista ChMS, churches can collect data on each group member. This aims to facilitate the dissemination of information and coordination for group members. The division of service tasks can also be easier.

Through Erista ChMS, churches can schedule services. This is very important because all schedules are in the same place. Automatic messages are also available, to remind the congregation about the worship schedule, service schedule and even contain birthday wishes.

If you say technology is evil, I don’t think so. Because in the right hands, technology can make it easier for churches to support ministry. It is time for the church to open up more to technology. Church tasks regarding administration, record keeping, and ministry can be made easier with ChMS!

Erista is here as a manifestation of the use of technology as one of the pillars of church development. Of course the church does not want to be considered conservative, and it is slowly being abandoned by the congregation, especially young people. Erista ChMS, one solution for church management. Come on, try it now and click here!