A Theology of Technology

By Matt Sasso, Pastor of Student Ministries 

It should come as no surprise that teenagers love technology, especially their mobile phones. Today’s teenagers have their phone when they wake up, fall asleep, between classes, and at family dinners. It is the one thing they always seem to have.

A recent article in the Washington Post stated, “Teens between age 13 and 17 are among the fastest adopters of smartphones.” Today’s teenagers have right now the most accessibility in the palm of their hand than any previous generation. Right now there is instant access to more entertainment than every before.

Living in the world of teenagers, I have witnessed the need to help them learn the principle of stewardship. When we think of the word stewardship we often think of money or time, but in response to what I have been reading about teenagers and their use of technology, it is imperative that they learn to steward their use of technology.



In Matthew 25 we read a parable in which Jesus talks about three servants that were entrusted a certain number of talents according to their ability. After a while, the master comes back to find what each of these servants have done with what was given to them. In this parable, Jesus teaches us that we are stewards of what God has given to each of us and we are accountable for what we do with these gifts.

I think we need a theology of technology that reminds us that we are to use wisely what God has given us. Students today seem more distracted, less capable of engaging in conversation, and more dependent on entertainment than ever before.

This year in Exit 83 Youth Ministry we are planning ways to help students learn this principle of stewardship. Our goal will be helping students to fast from technology to help them deepen their relationship with family and spend time with God in prayer. We would love for those of you who are parents to help encourage your students to be a part of these opportunities throughout the year. As always, we pray that your student is being challenged in their faith to pursue Jesus and lead others to do the same.