Creative Ways Churches and Organizations Are Using Technology to Maintain Connection and Community

Unfortunately, the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis sweeping the globe is disrupting every aspect of our lives. No organization is immune to the effects of this virus, even the churches that we turn to for spiritual strength and encouragement.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has advised against attending “large events and mass gatherings,” the President is even warning Americans to avoid gatherings of more than 10, and some state and local governments are mandating that these guidelines be followed. Many churches are having to close their doors, cancelling their normal Sunday services.

Undaunted, many pastors and churches are finding new, creative ways to utilize technology and reach out to their congregations, so that they can still worship together, even while practicing “social distancing.”

Many churches are showing how technology can serve and unite believers, live streaming sermons from their pastor on YouTube, Facebook Live, and other online video services, and even posting verses and lessons on social media. Pastors can minister to their church family right in their homes, while still working to flatten the curve. And with online giving options, members can still tithe and support their home church and outreach programs, including missions.