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The 'church' is not the building
FBC waters
Statesboro First Baptist Church pastor John Waters preaches to a camera and a sanctuary full of empty pews so that church members can stream services during COVID-19 sheltering in place for Statesboro. Area pastors have seen the church reach beyond its walls during the pandemic, calling this period of time challenging but strengthening. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
People of faith often pontificate the concept that the “church” is not a building, but instead points to the collection of believers. Local pastors agree, but miss the act of meeting face-to-face with their congregations and struggle with the emotional toll the empty pews cause.
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