Video Conferencing

“More than half of the group, 54%, indicated that they were ‘very’ satisfied while 37% said they were ‘somewhat’ satisfied….

“Online small groups are portable. Group members can gather regardless of their geographical location. They can become a group even if they live in different cities, states, or countries. And, if the group members move or have to travel, the group is still available to them wherever they go.

“So, what do we do when our minds and bodies start shutting down from virtual meetings overload? Here are six tips to overcome your Zoom/Hangouts/WebEx/Skype/FaceTime fatigue. 1. Scedule breaks between online meetings” - Church Leaders

“The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual conference online April 21, both prerecording sessions and offering videoconferencing of others from Community Baptist Church.” - GARBC

“First, I praise God that Christians would ask this question. We should never take scriptural commands lightly, and Hebrews 10:25 is one, unfortunately, that many Christians often overlook. The question arises from a heart serious about God’s Word, serious about obedience, and serious about worship. So, are we sinning? In short, no, and for five main reasons.” - TGC

“While these reported incidences of ‘Zoom bombing’ are concerning, following these steps can help keep you and your meeting participants safe on Zoom” - F&T

“…at least a handful of churches across the country — including three Southern Baptist ones — have intentionally decided not to worship online on recent Sundays as some political and health officials said coronavirus-related social distancing applied to religious gatherings. Liberty Baptist Church in Missouri is one of them.” - RNS

“As churches are figuring out what it looks like to be the body of Christ during COVID-19 isolation, they’re considering what that means for the Lord’s Supper.” - BPNews

“Last Sunday, as my family settled into our couch to watch our church’s online worship service, I was simultaneously saddened and filled with joy. …This is not the way this is supposed to be, I thought.

“Many pastors feel the pressure of getting up to speed on the latest tech tools and are asking for help in various forums around the web. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.” - TGC