As an aspiring data scientist, a prevailing thought in my mind is how data science can glorify God and strengthen the church.

Here are three benefits Dr. Agnew¹ lists for benefits of using data analytics in the Church:

“Churches and ecumenical institutions can be both spirit-led and data-driven. The use of gathered data and much prayer and supplication can help ecclesial leaders pursue the lost to bring them into the body of Christ. Emerging technology should not be seen as an attempt to usurp the authority of The Most High but rather as a way to understand how we can better serve people. As the world changes, many things remain the same. As it is written in multiple scriptures, what is required of us is not lost in integrating technology into ecclesial operations. If nothing else, extreme lines exist to find the most influential ministry methods among the people.”¹

Here are a few other Useful Links discussing Data Analytics and Ministry:

• https://get.tithe.ly/blog/technology-in-the-bible
• https://www.data4god.com
• https://medium.com/@anifowosedeborah95/data-and-the-church-the-role-of-data-in-the-church-35c471ae2709
• ¹ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/spirit-led-data-driven-harnessing-data-analytics-ups5e/