POLITICS
From Megachurch to "Gigachurch"
April 05, 2012
April 05, 2012
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"Face the Nation" anchor Bob Schieffer hosted the inaugural "Face the Nation" - Google+ Hangout Thursday, where the conversation turned to religion -- online vs. in-person. [/i]
Using the Internet and social media allows faith communities to shift from a megachurch to a "gigachurch," according to Jason Illian of BookShout.com. BookShout.com lets small groups, ministries or churches read books together online.
Watch the full Hangout
But what's the benefit of becoming a "gigachurch?" Online editor for Christianity Today, Sarah Pulliam, sees the practical side of virtual congregations: They're cheaper and faster than building a physical church.
"Instead of building bigger
Using the Internet and social media allows faith communities to shift from a megachurch to a "gigachurch," according to Jason Illian of BookShout.com. BookShout.com lets small groups, ministries or churches read books together online.
Watch the full Hangout
But what's the benefit of becoming a "gigachurch?" Online editor for Christianity Today, Sarah Pulliam, sees the practical side of virtual congregations: They're cheaper and faster than building a physical church.
"Instead of building bigger
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