An article calling churches to support businesses during the pandemic time reinforces the importance of the private sector. The writer made a short list of things churches could do.
An observation: Will we see a larger shift from church gathered (come to church and experience our programs) to church scattered (church members go into the world to have an impact)? Or will there be a balance in emphasis? Or will we restore the model of getting people into the building?
Business people certainly need affirmation from their churches. For example, most churches recognize someone going into the mission field, they will likely recognize teachers at the start of the school year. However, how many will recognize the real estate agents, business managers, trades people, etc. in their congregations?
