Churches live streaming services for congregants avoiding coronavirus
For years now, churches have bolstered their digital footprints by accepting offerings online, posting sermons on social media and hosting group meetings via video chat. So in the wake of coronavirus, when cities are shutting down and quarantine is spreading, clergy leaders are ramping up services that are usually an extension of a typical Sunday.
"What was once only 20% of our ministry has become 100% of our ministry," said pastor Kaloma Smith of University AME Zion Church in Palo Alto, California....