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Now here's today's news, discerned differently.

I've been a pastor since 1984.

In all these years, I have never seen anything like the disruption the coronavirus pandemic

has brought to the church.

Some churches have closed in-person services, while others have resisted governmental efforts

to close theirs. Some have met in person with strict safety protocols while offering their services online as well.

And restrictions on indoor religious services continue to be litigated.

Now we are seeing the worst surge since the pandemic began, as officials predict that the darkest days of the

pandemic are ahead. One article warns, it is hard to overstate the severity of the national

trajectory. Dr. Anthony Fauci urged Americans yesterday to stay home and forego travel during

the Christmas holidays during this unprecedented challenging time.

All this as COVID-19 vaccines start to become available.

This juxtaposition between virus and vaccine is causing many pastors and churches

to wonder whether to offer in-person worship or virtual-only services until trends improve

and or vaccines are available to everyone. This is a question I have been asked repeatedly as well.

Let's explore this issue in light of recent events and biblical wisdom. We have discussed some of

what follows over the months of the pandemic,

but I hope today's article will help your church as you make decisions in these challenging

days. Paul prayed for Christians in Thessalonica. May the God of peace himself sanctify you

completely, and may your whole spirit and soul

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