As a seminary student, I became fascinated with the concept of online church. This fascination had to do with my upbringing. I had family members who enjoyed listening to the preacher, preach and learning about God, but they despise the fellowship and hypocrisy. Then I was fascinated with the idea that God can show up online and make disciples. For the next 16 weeks, I will be building my church, Trinity Church on Raeford Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina online church.
Building an online church can be an exciting endeavor that can help expand your congregation’s reach and accessibility. Here are some tips that is going to help us get started:
- Create a website: Develop a website for your church that can be used to share sermons, services, and other information about your church. Make sure it is mobile-friendly and easy to use.
- Develop online resources: Create online resources such as podcasts, video recordings, and other documents for members of your church to access. These can be used to supplement services and can also be used to reach out to potential members.
- Develop a social media presence: Establish a social media presence for your church so you can keep in contact with your members and engage with potential members.
- Utilize technology: Use technology to your advantage by using live streaming services, chat rooms, and other tools to hold services, communicate with members, and reach out to new members.
- Invite members to join: Invite existing members to join your online church and use their feedback to continuously improve your services.
By following these tips, you can start building an online church that can help your congregation grow and reach new members. Good luck!
