Words Have Meaning

8 Trends that Were Forecasted

Prior to 2023 here is the fourth trend that was being forecasted.

Churches That Embrace Online Ministry Will Start Seeing Results

Lifeway Research stated that pre-2020 only 27% of churches offered online streaming. Post 2020 92% of churches offer live streaming. Interestingly enough, many churches throttled back their live-streaming presence post-Covid. Here are three pre-2023 reasons not to throttle back your digital footprint.

• Online church is the BIGGEST front door in history. Pre-dating Covid your churches front door was not the actual front door to gain access into your church.
• Online church is a powerful side door. Your churches digital presence make it possible for people who aren’t attending on Sunday to access your church anyway and anytime.
• Online church has not been the backdoor. Given all the disruption that has taken place, the rise of digital options that have been available for years, anyone who saw church online as an easy out is already gone.

Digital church is not the enemy of in-person attendance, but it is the greatest ally.

Reflection

As you read these Year in review posts of trends that were being forecasted for 2023, what are your thoughts regarding this fourth trend?