During COVID-19, nearly every church utilised technology to keep its congregation engaged. Many viewed the pandemic as just another interruption to their most essential means of discipleship —in-person worship — and planned for communications to return to prepandemic methods after sheltering-in-place mandates ended. However, as the pandemic receded, churches discovered unexpected benefits to their newly Read more
Online services are hitting the spot with about a quarter of Americans, a Pew Research Centre poll has found. The November 2022 survey of over 11,000 US adults focused on how many were engaging in online worship and how they felt about the experience. Post-pandemic, the online option is still a popular choice. While most Read more
“I agree online church is an intriguing idea to include families and individuals affected by disability,” I said, leaning back in my chair. “But I don’t think it can work.” I spoke those words in 2009, in a casual conversation with other inclusive ministry leaders about what it might look like for churches to be Read more
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has launched what may be the world’s first online parish enabling thousands of Catholics to practise their faith in the digital world. Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge said the innovation was sparked by the continued interest in online Masses. This is despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions allowing parishioners to attend churches Read more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could result in America’s next spiritual revival, says a megachurch pastor. Despite the lockdowns aimed at preventing the often deadly virus’s spread, “the doors for the church have never been more open”, Pastor Greg Laurie says. His first online service when the lockdown started was watched by 250,000 people. Since then, Read more