On Sunday, I went to church online.
I had seen and been told about LifeChurch.tv and this week my wife and I decided to check it out. Here’s what I thought.
The message was great. I think God reminded me of a few things. I liked that the worship music was included in the service. The podcasts or vodcasts I know of don’t do that (admittedly, I only know of a few).
Overall, I think this is a brilliant idea. Church online had more attendees than some small local churches I know. There is even interactivity, via chat rooms and virtual hand raising. People connecting and praying.
This is a great outreach opportunity. The relative cost of going to church online is zip. You can just jump in, no questions asked. It allows for people wondering about God and church to check something out, and maybe get connected with a church and God. It allows people who, for whatever reason, can’t make it to services to “go” to church. This is leveraging the technology of the internet!
I think we should still seek face-to-face interactions in our communities, though. Being at church online made me miss being with everyone. I think that people connecting offline will never be replaced. Not that this is what I think LifeChurch.tv is trying to do (they have physical campuses all over).
But church online is good. Check out this post if you want proof! God moves in it. Welcome to a new era.
I'm not sure if i can agree with this. Church should always be a home for fellowship where you shake hands, sing together and smile at each other. Doing this online defeats the purpose of having a fellowship. don't take me wrong, WORD of GOD can be listeneded to adn watched online but fellowship must be done in person.!
Comment by Mikes — May 7, 2009 @ 4:22 pm
I will always want to go to church, be with people, and come together as a group. Online activities won't replace it for me. But online seems to be the next place for everything. I'm still of two minds about it. Part of me likes the new use of the tech, but the other part can't see church without a physical gathering.
Actually, LifeChurch.tv is trying to bridge the gap, and coordinate viewing parties. Kinda like a small house church watching the LifeChurch.tv service together. So fellowship in person and online. Cool stuff…
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