COVID, Churches and Technology: How Churches Adapted to Online Ministry
Online church is not new and has been well-researched and theorised, previously in relation to religious communities that chose online platforms. During COVID-19, previously unthinkable adaptations (e.g. online services) were readily accepted by many churches as positive responses to a changing context. Some churches and leaders saw this change as an opportunity to reimagine the church’s form, encouraging ongoing agility and adaptation, while others returned quickly to onsite only ministry. This paper outlines how churches adapted to online ministry, and explores motivations for such ministry, before, during and after COVID.
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LYNNE TAYLOR
Lynne Taylor is the Somerville Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at Otago University, teaching in the areas of pastoral care, mission and ministry. Recently Lynne has researched how NZ churches responded to the COVID-19 pandemic—including how they supported the well-being of their congregations and wider communities. Her PhD explored why previously unchurched Australians are becoming Christians today. In addition, Lynne engages in research and consultancy work with AngelWings Ltd.
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