pandemic

Here are 10 traits of post-pandemic churches with growing in-person attendance I have gleaned from incredible leaders.

After two years of court battles, Canadian pastor James Coates is expected to be acquitted of all charges related to his church's refusal to comply with pandemic restrictions.

In-N-Out continues to hit the news for its approach to COVID-19 pandemic protocols, as a recent employee memo detailed a new policy banning masks for employees.

Leaders of the online Genesis II Church of Health and Healing have been brought to trial for allegedly selling a bleach solution as a miracle cure for COVID-19.

In the midst of the pandemic, religious leaders worried that lockdowns and the move to online services would accelerate already declining church attendance and usher in what some called a “religion recession.”

In 2020, most churches rushed not only to be online but also to create as much of an online presence as possible and encourage online engagement. Sadly, many churches curtailed these efforts after reopening.

Nearly three years since the onset of COVID-19 left pews empty, churches across the globe have largely returned to normal operations, while also finding new avenues to reach their post-pandemic-minded congregations. 

I realize that COVID has led to changes in churches—including increased usage of online services—and I’m not opposed to these changes. Nevertheless, I’ve increasingly realized why in-person attendance matters for me.