Bethel Church, Elevation join growing number of megachurches shifting to online services

CHRISTIAN POST/ Leonardo Blair-

Bethel Church in Redding, California, and Elevation Church in North Carolina have joined a growing list of megachurches shifting to online services amid growing concern about the new coronavirus pandemic.

Bethel explained in a statement from the church Thursday that their decision was prompted by a request from local government officials in Shasta County seeking to manage community spread of the virus.

More than 150 people in California have already tested positive for the new coronavirus

“Bethel Church will postpone all weekend services at all campuses this weekend. We invite everyone to join us for church online at www.bethel.tv streaming at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, & 6:00 PM PST this Sunday, March 15. Bethel continues to remain in close communication with Shasta County Public Health to be aware of their recommendations for Shasta County, especially as it pertains to church gatherings,” the church said. Continue reading…