Part 8 of series: Is Online Church Really Church? Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series Let me say, once again, that I am not opposed to online church if it is an extension of in-the-flesh church. When connected to an actual community, not just a virtual one, online church can be a…

Part 7 of series: Is Online Church Really Church? Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series If you’ve been following along in this series dealing with online church, you know that I see many ways the Internet can extend and enrich the experience of church. I affirm churches that are seeking to reach…

Part 6 of series: Is Online Church Really Church? Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series In my last post I suggested that the Christian sacraments of baptism and communion have essential corporate aspects, and even physical aspects, that cannot be adequately experienced online. When the sacraments are included in a virtual church…

Part 5 of series: Is Online Church Really Church? Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series In my last post I presented two arguments in support of the notion of online church. My main point was that, since so many millions of people are now participating in the virtual world of the Internet,…

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