S4E4 - Watching or Worshiping? Digital Platforms Can Make or Break Your Online Church

Life's changed for all of us, right? Adam & Chris each highlight four things they noticed this week about technology & faith—all from home.

For one thing, when church goes online, what’s the difference between watching and worshiping? It may depend on which app you use. Pastors are scrambling to keep their congregations connected during the coronavirus quarantine. And they are realizing that some key elements of “church” go far beyond just live-streaming the service itself.

Chris and Adam highlight some things your online church may still be missing, and offer some ideas for how pastors might bring them to their congregations.

Plus, every live-streaming platform offers different features, and these differences will significantly impact the online community experience. Chris and Adam help pastors consider how different platforms will shape their congregations’ feelings of connection and meaningful relationship.

Links

Chris mentioned this Washington Post article arguing why we should use smartphones to track the coronavirus.

Digital Tithing is more crucial than ever for churches during COVID-19. We talked about smartphone giving back in season 2, weighing the benefits and risks, and suggesting ways the technology could be improved.

Chris argues that “Online Communion Can Still Be Sacramental” over at Christianity Today.

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