9 Benefits of Attending Church Online

 

The majority of adults in America would tell you that they are Christian. But if you ask where they go to church, they might not have an answer for you.

While most people believe in God, fewer and fewer people are attending church in person on a regular basis. There are many reasons for this, including an ever-busier week for most people, work that never stops, and of course a pandemic that halted all in-person gatherings for nearly two years.

But attending church is one of the most important aspects of the Christian faith. A church community is there to support you, encourage you, and provide a safe place for practicing worship.

Not everyone is able to make it to church on a weekly basis. Luckily, there are different types of church services to participate in. Keep reading to discover the benefits of an online church, and how it can help you.

1. Restful Sundays

Most people don’t take a proper Sabbath, where they pause everything else in their lives and enjoy a true day of rest. Attending a typical church service doesn’t always support a day of rest, either, as it takes time to get the family ready and drive down to the church.

Digital church services can be streamed in your living room, allowing you to enjoy a true day of rest when you need it.

2. Stay Connected From Afar

Maybe you do regularly attend church, but want to stay connected while you travel. Most churches offer a live broadcast of their in-person church events, such as Sound of Heaven Church. You can attend when you’re able, and watch the live stream when you’re out of town.

3. Attend While You’re Sick

Being sick doesn’t mean missing out on God’s word. While you should stay home if you’re not feeling well, online church lets you experience the Word of God and worship regardless.

4. Sharpen Your Faith

When you attend a digital church, you’re still hearing the same content that is being taught in person. You can still sharpen your faith and go deeper with God, even if you have to do it from your home. God is not limited to a church building.

5. Online Community

Many churches that offer live streams of their services allow for a chatroom. So you can still interact with others who are watching online, as well as church staff and pastors.

6. Watch When You Can

Most churches hold services on Sunday mornings. But not everyone is available on Sunday mornings to attend, or watch church. Churches that record their services make it possible for you to watch it later, on your own schedule.

7. Just Be You

Sometimes you just need to be real before God. That means attending church in your pajamas, without all of the nice clothes and make-up. Attending an online church can help to remove distractions.

8. No Mobility Issues

Many people cannot attend church regularly simply because they have mobility impairments. But that shouldn’t prevent them from experiencing church. Online churches provide the elderly and those with disabilities to participate.

9. Attract New Visitors

Before attending a new church in person, many people will instead watch a live stream first to get a feel for the church and see if it’s a place they are comfortable attending.

Attending A Church Online

Attending church is one of the basic tenants of the Christian faith. While meeting in person is extremely important, it’s not always possible. But nobody should be excluded from hearing the Word of God and worshipping.

Online churches serve people who need it most.

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