📲 Data with a Mission: What Digital Scripture Engagement Is Teaching Us Today
A New Mission Field That Never Sleeps
As of April 2025, the global digital landscape continues to expand rapidly. According to the latest Digital 2025 report by We Are Social, the world’s population has reached 8.21 billion, with 5.64 billion people now using the internet – representing a 68.7% penetration rate. Additionally, there are 5.31 billion social media user identities, accounting for 64.7% of the global population.
This ever – growing digital realm presents an unprecedented mission field. The Church’s outreach methods have evolved over time – from Roman roads to radio waves. Today, the avenues include WhatsApp chats, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels, and Bible apps. Moreover, emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) are beginning to play a significant role in how people experience and engage with Scripture. For instance, AI – driven chatbots can provide instant responses to faith – related queries, while VR and AR technologies offer immersive experiences of biblical narratives, making the stories more tangible and impactful.​
In this digital age, the question for missions is no longer “Should we go digital?” but “How effectively are we engaging?” Are individuals not only accessing Scripture online but also experiencing transformative interactions with it? These considerations are at the heart of our Digital Scripture Engagement campaigns, guiding how we utilize data to assess and enhance our outreach efforts.
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