When I was teaching digital media in a local institute, we had a term to describe the technological evolution that is happening to TV media.
The TV media of yesteryear is referred to as “laid-back” entertainment technology.
We picture a viewer slumped on his sofa with a TV remote control. He is a passive recipient letting the pre-set TV content flood his senses and entertain him. Upon boredom or dislike, he switches to other channels flippantly.
He is uncommitted, turning on and off the TV as and when he pleases, showing little regard to the content creators. As far as he is concerned, he is just a paying consumer.
The TV media of tomorrow is referred to as “lean-forward” entertainment technology.
Here, the viewer is an active contributor. He sits on the edge of his sofa, and interacts with the TV content through immersive and interactive inputs. His contributions impact how the content is being presented. His engagement leads to the ownership of content. He is therefore, a committed participant.
I have been thinking if the modern-day church is a “laid-back” or a “lean-forward” community.
A “lean-forward” discipleship
A laid-back church consists of pew warmers and church hoppers. It consists of passive users who shop for dynamic worship experience and motivational messages.
This is an article from the Christian website, Salt&Light. The full article can be found by clicking on the link below: https://saltandlight.sg/devotional/lean-forward-church%e2%80%8b/
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