I invited 3 guests to discuss whether or not we can really have church in light of so many Christian communities closing their doors across the world in response to the Corona virus. Is church online really church? Are churches that stay open during a pandemic neglecting their Christian duty to love their neighbor? Is our Christian fellowship mystical, physical, or both?
Scott Johnson is the pastor at Crosspointe Church of Christ in Franklin, OH. He got his bachelor’s degree in biblical texts from Ohio Valley University. He lives in Middletown, Ohio with his beautiful wife and 2 amazing kids.
Benjamin Highley received both his Bachelor’s in Biblical/Theological Studies and Master’s in Ministry from God’s Bible School and College and is currently finishing a Master’s in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling at Xavier University.
Emmanuel Castillo is currently at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Seminary, Nigeria preparing to be a Catholic priest.
Audio:
http://www.cantus-firmus.com/Audio/20200404-churchquarantine.mp3
Music:
“The Itis” by Polyrhythmics. Licensed under CC BY 3.0
http://www.needledrop.co/wp/artists/polyrhythmics/