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There's a lot of debate about the line between in-person and online church. Some people think that if you're not physically present in a church, it's not a church at all. Others believe that it doesn't matter whether you're physically present or not—it's all about your intent.

And we think both of these views are right—to a point. The key is finding a balance that works for your church. This means bringing together the strengths of both in-person and online worship.

For most churches, online infrastructure is now the new normal. Buzzwords like ‘metaverse’ and ‘virtual reality’ will become increasingly common as we move forward into the future of worship. 

It’s a brave new world for churches. We are living in an age where technology is changing at breakneck speed. However, we should not forget that face-to-face interaction has always been essential in community building. While we've become accustomed to receiving messages in an online format, we're still social creatures at heart. We want to interact with real people, not just read messages on a digital screen.

Churches need to be willing to adapt to the times. Online church services are gaining in popularity, but many churches are hesitant to make the switch. That's why we're excited to share this episode of Church Tech, where Dean Sweetman and Frank Barry discuss the benefits of integrating online content into your worship services while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between in-person and online experiences.

I think that technology is a gift from God to fulfill the Great Commission, going to all the world and preaching the gospel so that people repent and believe that Jesus is Lord and Savior. And that's what's going to change the world.
--Dean Sweetman

You can do both in-person and online ministry with the right strategy. Find out the key differences and how to combine them so that you can reach more people for Jesus!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Reasons to consider church online
• Steps your church should be doing with social media
• How your church can overcome the digital divide
• How to find the right mix of the church in-person and church online

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