Evangelism, inside-out!

Evangelism—Spreading the Good News of Jesus and his love by word and deed.

Inside-Out—Most activities are either mediated by screens or done briefly, six feet away, and behind masks.

 

What a Pandemic Society Needs that the Church Has:

-The confidence found in Christ! Jesus has redeemed you; you are enough. You don’t need to DO anything.

-We have multiple vocations. This is especially important when many of them are stripped away.

-Look, do-gooders who’ve been doing good even before the pandemic (e.g. Food Pantry).

-An ordered life in the face of a disordered world (e.g. daily prayer)

-A framework for thinking about priorities as our choices are limited.

-The ideas of Jubilee & Sabbath!—periods of rest.

 

The Gospel the Church needs to hear in the time of Pandemic:

Potential Upsides to remote worship:

-A “soft” & safe (re)entrance into the faith.

-A lower barrier for those often excluded.

-Convenience (can attend, and also go to sports with kids)

No longer in buildings confining:

-We’re a sent church.

-Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

-Greater personal responsibility for our faith (e.g. Priesthood of all believers).