Steven Rodriguez, the pastor of The Family Church, expressed how preaching to empty seats felt hollow, emphasizing the lack of face-to-face contact crucial to community worship.
Rodriguez reported a surprising benefit of outdoor services: they carried messages out on the street, growing the congregation and fostering community spirit even during restrictions.
Jan Guffey mentioned how church leaders were hesitant to adapt, pointing out that the pandemic effectively pushed them into the 21st century by utilizing online platforms.
Rev. Matthew McHale reflected on people's emotional struggles during the pandemic, marking the absence of a complete church experience that left many feeling worried.
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