The Role of Technology In Missions

October 2, 2024

In our increasingly digital world, the utilization of technology in missions has never been more prevalent. For missionaries, technology offers innovative solutions to age-old challenges. Gone are the days when missionaries had to rely on snail mail to send letters to supporters. Our increasingly global world offers instant connection from (almost) everywhere. 


The Intersection of Technology and Mission Work


Digital Evangelism


One of the most significant ways technology is being utilized in missions is through digital evangelism. Social media platforms, blogs, and podcasts allow missionaries to reach audiences they could never have imagined a decade ago.


  • Social Media: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter provide unparalleled opportunities for sharing messages, hosting live events, and engaging with a global audience. Missionaries can connect with their supporters and share stories of life on the field, and individuals can connect across cultures and share the Gospel. 
  • Blogs and Podcasts: Content creation platforms enable missionaries to share stories, teachings, and updates with supporters and new audiences alike. It even enables them to have a larger reach when looking to raise support. 
  • Youtube: For quite a long time, radio evangelism was a way to give believers in closed countries access to Scripture and biblical teaching. Now Youtube is leading the way with video content that can be shared with individuals that otherwise may never have access to the Gospel. 
  • Audio Bibles and Apps: Did you know that countries with low literacy rates are getting access to the Gospel through audio translations in their own language? Whether it’s MP3 players preloaded with Scripture or apps that offer a variety of teachings in different languages, these audio Bibles and audio teachings allow people to connect with Scripture in their own languages.
Social media's impact on missions work.

Benefits of Technology in Mission Work


Enhanced Communication


Technology bridges the gap between missionaries in the field and their support networks back home. It even helps missionaries stay in contact with friends and newer believers on the field while they are on home assignments. 


  • Instant Messaging: Apps like WhatsApp and Telegram facilitate real-time communication, making it easier to share updates and coordinate efforts. They also allow missionaries to continue discipling seekers and believers even when they are out of the country. 
  • Video Conferencing: Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet allow for virtual meetings, training sessions, and collaborative planning across continents. This helps disseminate information, prayer requests, and best practices, and also helps missionaries feel connected rather than isolated.
  • Social Media Stories: Instagram and Facebook Stories offer a quick and engaging way to share daily life, challenges, and successes with a supportive community.


Increased Reach and Accessibility


Digital tools expand the reach of missionary work all around the globe.


  • SEO and Content Marketing: By leveraging search engine optimization (SEO) techniques, missions organizations can ensure their messages reach those actively seeking information on topics such as faith, charity, and community support.
  • Youtube Ads: Youtube ads can target groups of people who have limited access to the Gospel message and put engaging content in front of them. YouTube Ads can be used to reach parts of the world and people groups who have limited access to the Gospel, so they’ll see an ad pop up while streaming other content and are able to engage with the Gospel message.
  • Creative Access Nations: In these countries, access to the Gospel and evangelism are strictly prohibited, even punishable by death or imprisonment. Digital tools help ministries spread the Gospel where traditional missions is not allowed. It also provides believers in these countries with access to biblical teaching and community with other believers.


Online Missionary Training School


One of the ways that Global Frontier Missions is using technology is through our Online Missionary Training School. With 20 online modules that prepare future missionaries for the field and train individuals to live missional lives, GFM is leading the way in technological innovation in missions training. 


Not only do we train western missionaries, but we specifically have a program for individuals in the Global South. This area, that historically has been the recipient of the largest share of missionaries, is now one of the biggest sending regions in the world. Individuals are being trained through our Online Missionary Training School to go, serve, and share the Gospel with those who live in darkness.

Learn more about our Online Missionary Training School and find out how you can join. 

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