Futurists and critics are fond of thinking of church/religion as a dinosaur of the past facing almost certain extinction. However, the future of the 21st century Church is completely secure. The Body of Christ has been carefully preserved like the Word of God, throughout the ages by the power of God’s Spirit and will continue its operation as the Kingdom of God on this earth into the future. Thus, faith has a secure, that is, known future. And likewise, technology is here to stay.

What is unknown involves the evolving influence of the collaborative models the internet is providing that are transforming our world. Linking individuals, groups, businesses, corporations, denominations, etc. into a global pool of fluid thought, observation and experience will produce a world we cannot yet define and a Church we cannot yet see.  Although yet uncharted, tomorrow's Church will be significantly influenced by the collaborative social networking nature of technology in general and the web in particular.

The internet is redefining traditional institutions, shifting paradigms, moving walls, creating new questions – privacy, transparency, information overload, dissolution of traditional hierarchies, etc. According to the inventor of the web, Tim Berners-Lee, the internet is increasingly becoming the dominant medium binding us.  Any survey of the Church’s future operation involves speculation and extrapolation. Although trajectories may be slightly off, social research and forcasting about the nature of the internet and its influence on the Church are well worth it.  After all, the Bible is known for its prophets.