Church Online

The new church your friend attends may not be in a building across the street, around the corner or down the highway. It may just be a few clicks away on the Internet.

 

More churches today are building online campuses with interactive worship services that include chats in the “lobby,” Bible study, sermons and personal prayer through instant messaging. Some are reaching people around the world and cultivating a sense of community, building relationships and engaging visitors in Christian service.

 

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James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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