Digital Mission in a Post-Pandemic World: Reimagining Evangelism and Doscipleship
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https://doi.org/10.70062/philosophyglobal.v1i4.176Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic marked a significant turning point in the global church's approach
to mission and ministry, particularly through the adoption of digital spaces. The rapid shift to digital
platforms was not merely a practical adaptation but reflected a deeper transformation in how the
church understands presence, community, and engagement in the world. This article aims to examine
how evangelism and discipleship practices have evolved in digital forms in the post-pandemic context,
and to explore the theological and ethical implications of "digital presence" within contemporary
missiology. Using a practical theology approach, this study employs literature analysis, theological
reflection, and case studies from digital church practices as its primary methods. The main findings
reveal that evangelism has shifted towards creative digital content targeting digital-native generations,
while discipleship is increasingly practiced through online communities and digital spirituality. At the
same time, the study identifies key issues such as the validity of digital sacraments, the risk of faith
commodification, and the challenge of fostering authentic relationships in virtual spaces. This article
synthesizes the idea that digital mission represents a new form of incarnational ministry in the digital
age, calling for a hybrid ecclesiology that integrates both physical and digital presence. In conclusion,
digital mission is not simply a crisis response to the pandemic but a long-term theological and strategic
transformation in how the church participates as the Body of Christ in a digitally connected world.
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