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Why some Americans prefer to go to religious services in person and others prefer to watch virtually (L)

Site Admin Posts: 3211 **9/6/23 7:23 pm**

Pew Research recently did this polling. Here are a few of the graphics from the article:

Since there has been discussion here surrounding virtual churches lately, I thought some might find this information valuable when considering their strategy for engaging those virtually.

The full article is here: Why some Americans prefer to go to religious services in person and others prefer to watch virtually
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FLRon

Acts-celerater Posts: 771 **9/7/23 4:21 am**

This is really good information. Being a bit of a numbers geek the detailed breakdown gets my attention. What stands out the most however is the nearly 60% who do not attend any church services, which I conclude is proof positive of the great falling away. Or to look at it from a different perspective, the fields are white unto harvest.
Thanks for posting this!
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Preacher777

Friendly Face Posts: 434 **9/7/23 5:58 am**

Thanks for posting this interesting information Shaun. I noticed that those questioned were people who attended or watched at least once or twice monthly. It would be interesting to see if there was a greater percentage of those who prefer in service attendance compared to virtual among those who do weekly participation.

I think it also shows the shallowness and lack of conviction in what some people are presenting in virtual preaching. It seems somewhat far off from Jesus teaching about denying self, taking up your cross daily and following Him. Otherwise, how can one feel they are fine saying a prayer and watching a service once or twice a month. Ironic one of the main reasons for virtual participation was "deeper" teaching.

I am not against virtual teaching as we do offer our services online. However, I wonder if people can just go online to feel better while not having to hear anything about sin, repentance, Hell and holiness. Please don't think that I am doing any parody or excessive teaching in these areas but I don't think we should ignore them because they are not popular subjects or taken to extremes in years past.

FLRon

Acts-celerater Posts: 771 **9/7/23 2:58 pm**

“ I am not against virtual teaching as we do offer our services online. However, I wonder if people can just go online to feel better while not having to hear anything about sin, repentance, Hell and holiness. Please don't think that I am doing any parody or excessive teaching in these areas but I don't think we should ignore them because they are not popular subjects or taken to extremes in years past”.

Our services are also live streamed as well as uploaded to our website and YouTube, and there is no attempt made to soften the message. We get thousands of hits and views, but I question the effectiveness of online church. How many of those hits and views translate into souls won? Obviously we don’t know. I sometimes wonder if a more direct, hands on approach still isn’t the best method.
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Cojak

01000001 01100011 01110100 01110011 Posts: 24277 **9/21/23 9:13 pm**

I enjoyed looking at the numbers. i had a thought a good while ago, preachers would be very smart if they reviewed their weekly videos. They should try to critique them from a members' standpoint and the stranger.
The pronunciation and speed of their delivery.
I not a great example, because I am hard of hearing. BUT that said many of your older members are hard of hearing, they are not stupid they just cannot understand.

I made the mistake for years of saying, "I did not hear that!" What I meant was, i HEARD YOU but I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU SAID!
JACK
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Cojak

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