One of the unexpected results of the pandemic has been the expansion of online-church opportunities. Even small churches like our own were able to use inexpensive tools and software to broadcast streaming worship services – without a technical crew! But is this a useful expansion to the church’s ministry and outreach – or a distraction, or even an enemy, to real worship and fellowship?

Join us for this discussion as we seek a Biblical balance about church broadcasts of all sort – and how to make the best use of them!

Passages of Interest

Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Acts 2:42, 46-47 – And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. … So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.

Mention of believers gathering as churches in private homes:

Romans 16:3,5 – Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, … Likewise greet the church that is in their house

1 Corinthians 16:19 – Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

Colossians 4:15 – Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.

Philemon 1:1,2 – To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, … and to the church in your house:

We’ll be speaking at several conferences and events this year … here’s a partial list:

• March 18-19, 2022 – Metamora, Ill. – Peoria Area Association of Christian Homeschoolers Convention
  
• March 31-April 2, 2022 – Round Rock, Tex. – Teach Them Diligently
  
• April 30, 2022 – ONLINE – Association of Christian Parent Educators of Quebec virtual conference
  
• May 5-7, 2022 – Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – Teach Them Diligently
  
• May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, Fla. – Florida Homeschool Convention (Florida Parent Educators Association)
  
• June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, Va. – Virginia Homeschool Convention (Home Educators Association of Virginia)
  
• June 17-18, 2022 – Salem, Ore. – Oregon Christian Home Education Conference (OCEANetwork)
  

If you’d like to have us speak at your church, conference, or other group, CLICK HERE to find out more! 

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