Churches and COVID-19 in Botswana

Madigele, Tshenolo J.; Amanze, James N.

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“…Tshenolo J. Magidele and James N. Amanze state: "Even though the church could not measure the impact of media evangelism, people could hear the gospel with their families and people are being reached out without any possibility to gather." 43 Moreover, they demonstrate "Social media is indeed the most important and sustaining mode of communication in the contemporary world, 44 . Another example is tele-evangelism which also saves time due to less time spent in travelling to the church building or venue when the church service is being broadcast online.…”

Section: Implication: Digital Science and Technology And Evangelizationmentioning

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Weather The Storm: Evangelizing Amidst The Pandemic

Hendriks

Najoan

2022

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The Corona Virus Disease 2019 has caused tremendous effects to the various facets of human life. To mention some areas, it has disrupted the economy, education, transportation, food, employment, leisure, and worship services. However, though how destructive the pandemic has been, the church still spreads Gospel. Through its evangelization program, the church resorts to find effective ways how to reach both its current members and the unreached. Using qualitative method which focusing on the documentary research, this paper is purposed to discuss how the early church faced trials and found methods to do the commission. The result shows that amidst the trials the early church, by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, always found a method to make the mission continue moving forward. The implication of the study shows that the digital science and technology is an effective method in attaining church’s mission despite the present situation of the world.

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Section: Implication: Digital Science and Technology And Evangelizationmentioning

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“…Another example is tele-evangelism which also saves time due to less time spent in travelling to the church building or venue when the church service is being broadcast online. 45 Covid-19 has caused limitless restrictions. However, these restrictions are not hindrances to worship.…”

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Weather The Storm: Evangelizing Amidst The Pandemic

Hendriks

Najoan

2022

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Beyond Walls: Redefining Church Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, through Autoethnographic Reflections

Mthombeni

2023

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The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a paradigm shift in religious practices, necessitating the reimagining of traditional congregational gatherings. This study delved into this transformation by employing autoethnography as a methodological lens to explore the re-definition of the church within the context of the pandemic. Focusing on personal experiences, observations, and reflections, this research navigated the terrain of virtual worship spaces and the accompanying spiritual yearning that emerged during the COVID-19 era. This study shed light on how the researcher grappled with the re-defined concept of “church.” It investigated the theological implications of congregational dispersion and virtual connectedness. The findings of this study revealed that COVID-19 led to the redefinition of “church” and the reframing of faith within the context of unprecedented circumstances. The study’s core revelation revolved around the dynamic adaptability of faith when faced with adversity. This introspective reflection showcased the profound re-evaluation of what constitutes “church,” the renewed understanding of faith’s essence, and the recalibration of its practical application. Church is better experienced even in unprecedented times if it is understood as space rather than place. Therefore, the study recommends that churches constantly interrogate their theological stances of what the Church really means. The revisiting of scripture and understanding the historic practices and understanding of the church has implications for how the 21st-century church operates and applies its theological teachings. Keywords: Autoethnography, COVID-19 Pandemic, Virtual Worship, Church Redefinition, Religious Practices

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Churches and COVID-19 in Botswana

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Weather The Storm: Evangelizing Amidst The Pandemic

Weather The Storm: Evangelizing Amidst The Pandemic

Beyond Walls: Redefining Church Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, through Autoethnographic Reflections

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