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Issue: Church accessibility and digital inclusion.

Controversy: Does livestreaming strengthen or weaken spiritual community

Viewpoint 1: Barna Group (2020) – Found that online church gives people more access, especially during and after the pandemic.

Viewpoint 2: Pew Research Center (2021) – Reports some worry that virtual worship reduces personal connection and long-term engagement.

Viewpoint 3: Campbell (2012) – Argues that digital religion is evolving and churches must balance tradition with technology.

My View (Graff & Birkenstein, 2021): Livestreaming is a ministry tool that helps include people who are sick, isolated, or unable to attend in person—it expands, not replaces, spiritual community.

Research Question: How do church in-person volunteer services contribute to accessibility, safety, and spiritual engagement within underserved communities?

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

5-15-2025

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Controlled Subject

Religion; Live streaming; Voluntarism

Disciplines

Higher Education | Service Learning

File Format

PDF

File Size

837 KB

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Worship Without Barriers


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