Craig Groeschel

So I thought that blogged about Craig, and come to find I did not. So here it goes:

Craig Groeschel is the lead and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, a church that has 13 locations in 6 states as well as broadcasting through their website to countless others. His style is non-traditional but seems to be working since his church is now the second biggest in the United States. That is if you measure success by the number of people. Regardless, Craig's approach is influential in a age where it seems everyday computers are evermore becoming more and more used.

One can asked that an online church could just be adding more to an already hectic schedule. But this seems to be though out well since there is a dedicated online pastor and a chat room that is open while the service is being broadcast, which by the way is broadcast throughout the day in regular intervals throughout the week. The chat room is open had has hots that help to answer questions and provide a welcome experience. There is a live prayer room as well as resources for those that make a decision to follow Jesus.

Some may not readily like or agree with this model but no one can doubt the success and influence it has on those that are very computer savvy, not able to leave their home because of health, and various other reasons. Many watch, respond and yes, give online to the church.

I think that this model of church is different but in an age and culture where information, computers, and constant noise we need a model like this to reach those that are very much involved with computers and also those that are so on the move that they cannot get to a church.

I went online and actually watched a service and participated in the chat. I think that this is a very good thing and that God is moving in this model to reach those that do not know Jesus.