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:'''Westminster United Church can survive without WIKIs'''. Technical aspects of this church (in terms of computers) only make up tiny elements of what the church does. In reality, it is the <u>contribution</u> of the church <u>members</u> and <u>volunteers</u> that keep the church operating.
:On the other hand, computer tools (such as WIKIs that are used to help promote on-line collaboration) can help increase the productivity and communication of its membership. This author is a BIG BELIEVER in "opportunity costs". '''These hidden costs from not embracing newer forms of online collaboration will "creep-up" and cause "friction" and "drag" to impede church projects or initiatives'''.
:'''A picture is worth a thousand words:''' [http://www.wikinomics.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/26/wiki-collaboration-leads-to-happiness/ http://www.wikinomics.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/26/wiki-collaboration-leads-to-happiness/]