A United Methodist church in O'Fallon, Mo., is experimenting with texting during Sunday sermons, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.
Congregants with cell phones can interact with the pastor, asking questions for him to answer in real time during his message.
One pastor said it makes him feel like he's got more of a teaching role.
Do you know any houses of worship that encourage texting?
From reporter Tim Townsend's story:
For some time now, churches have used text messaging to promote social events, keep their various ministries networked and even remind the absent-minded that they're late for church. But now pastors, who for years have been asking people to turn off their cell phones during services, are increasingly asking them to do the opposite.Mid-sermon texting is a way for pastors to engage their flocks with technology many of them -- especially those under 30 -- are using every day.
"Lots of people say this is cool or edgy, but that's not what it's about for us," (the Rev. Mike) Schreiner said. "It's really about staying true to our mission to meet people where they are."
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