In last week’s introduction to this three-part series, I proposed the idea of doing a digital detox.

It’s time to take control of the technology in your life. To do this, I challenge you to schedule a Tech Free Day. You will literally unplug from all digital connections.

I’ve personally been practicing this myself for a few years. Sometimes I do a true Tech Free day where I only interact with paper and books for six to eight hours. Other times, it’s shorter periods where I avoid screens and data.

Place becomes important for this to succeed. For me, my best Tech Free days have come when I’m holed up in the back of library or have planned a morning in a semi-secluded area of a park.

Here are just a few ideas for things you can do during your Tech Free Day:

• Read
• Rest
• Cook
• Talk to others in person
• Walk / Exercise
• Pray
• Volunteer
• Brainstorm
• Visit your local library

Join me next week for the conclusion of this three-part series.

Click here to read the first installment.

Your partner in ministry,

Nelson

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.