Ministry in Digital Babylon
Thanks to COVID-19 most every church now has some form of online presence. The church world has infiltrated “Digital Babylon” in ways that could have only been dreamed about last year. However, there is a significant concern that is emerging at this point of (week #17) of our COVID journey.
It’s just that, in the future, declining churches will see it either as an afterthought or a lesser form of ministry. I know there are genuine theological questions that have yet to be answered. And we’ll figure that out as we go along. If that statement bothers you, just read the New Testament. The Gospel moves forward, and the leaders figure out what it means in real-time.
Do not fail to notice that people’s lives move forward daily regardless of circumstance. People are living more digitally now than ever. Businesses are figuring out new models and methods to maintain and/or increase their bottom-line. Consider Starbucks is slated to close 200 stores that are losing retail sales yet while online sells have soared. DavidsTea is realigning their company to become more of an online wholesaler of fine teas and products with their 222 stores in Canada and US.
Why would infiltrating Digital Babylon be seen as a lesser expression of faith in Christ or an afterthought? If our mind-set is settled upon “facility-based” expressions and practices of faith as the ultimate and most divine, you will perceive any other method as intrusive and nonessential. This global pandemic has accelerated the flaws in religious practice and therefore will be the blame for what has happened in the faith community. However, to those who see today as an opportunity will thrive and seize the moment for Kingdom expansion.
Perspective is key – what is measured reveals what is valued!
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