Date of Award

Spring 2019

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

College

Barnett College of Ministry & Theology

Department

Department of Christian Ministries and Religion

Primary Advisor

Dr. Charles Gaulden

Second Advisor

Dr. Timothy Gilligan

Third Advisor

Dr. Jim Vigil

Abstract

In a society immersed and fascinated with technological devices and tools, the researcher explored the extent to which online platforms can provide a productive means to implement discipleship programs in a church plant through the use of internet video devotional materials. The relatively low practice of regular devotional habits in today’s Church has become an increasing problem. The purpose of this project was to examine the possibility of spiritual formation within the congregants of Core Church through the use of online video devotions. The project consisted of sixteen online video devotions that were created from four sermons delivered at Core Church. Participants in the study were evaluated through the use of two questionnaires to measure the influence the video devotions had on their spiritual growth. The findings of the project indicated the respondents believed the program created a substantial increase in their spiritual formation. However, the data revealed a lack of substantial improvement in the participants’ devotional consistency and discipline. The implication of technological integration with devotional programs is profound in the increasingly internet-connected church. The use of online devotional programs can multiply the pastor's influence and maximize the church’s resources while having a more substantial effect on the growth of the congregants.

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