Online Churches: Bringing More People to Christ, or Encouraging Solitude

We have been looking for a church we like since we moved here. Alright, the look has been half hearted. We spend a few weekends looking a couple years ago, but mostly we have not really looked at all. We liked our church in Gresham and always seem to have other things going on on Sundays.

We have been so richly blessed with our wonderful daughter, this nice little home, the ability to have Elizabeth stay at home and my go back to school. We feel like slackers by not going to church. We need to be filled with God's Spirit and we need the community.

One thing I've been thinking about that might make it a little easier for us is an on-line church. I'm a little mixed on these though. I like them in concept, because they make it easier for some of us to worship. Part of church though is the social aspect that I'm sure is missing from an on-line church. You can't shake hands, hug, or even share a meal. I might try it, just as a way to get my family thinking about church again. It might even work on for the better for us. But I think I really want that social aspect and a congregation I can touch.

What do you think? Do you know any on-line churches or have any comments about them? Please use the comment form below and tell us all about your thoughts.