17-09-2020: The global COVID-19 pandemic has spread across 188 countries and territories, with over seven million confirmed cases and at least 406,000 deaths. The United States is leading the rest of the countries with close to 2 million cases and more than 111,000 deaths. The precautionary measures taken to limit the spread of the virus are characterized by limiting public gatherings. Hence, local and state governments have issued stay-at-home orders, lockdowns, and social distancing measures.

These measures have extended to places of worship as millions in the country are not able to attend religious services. There are over a third of all adults in the US who attend religious services every week. About 50 percent of the demographic belong to various religious institutions. For many of the people affected, online evangelism has provided a worthwhile alternative.

TLD Ministry Evangelistic Radio Network is a popular Christian radio network managed by the TLD Ministries group. The radio network offers its followers many services that they can access from the comfort and safety of their own homes. They can stream Christian talk radio and listen to and watch Evangelistic sermons and religious music.

A representative for the Christian radio network said, “As the COVID-19 pandemic halts life as we know it, it is crucial for us to pause and reflect during these challenging times. For people of faith, that involves seeking guidance from Jesus’s teachings. Our radio network is the perfect example of the intersection of religion and technology bringing people together in a time of crisis. We are able to impart God’s message despite the fact that churches have had to shut their doors.”

Online or digital evangelism has grown significantly in the country in recent years, and the pandemic has only benefited its popularity. Unlike physical locations, online evangelism also has the benefit of being available wherever and whenever someone wishes to access it.