Matthew Lucio
ILC Assistant to the President for Communication
The Champaign congregation had no idea things were so dim until they turned on the light. Six of them.
Pastor Eugene Preval watched his livestreamed sermons he noticed how dark he looked: "I said to myself, people can hardly see me." Pastor Preval was thinking of the 100-300 views the church's livestream each week, as well as the people they represented. He wanted those joining online to have a better worship experience.
The Board agreed, realizing that some of those watching might be non-members. The congregation has already seen people walk through the door who first joined the Champaign church livestream.
The lights helped local members as well. "The church didn't realize how dark it was," Pastor Preval noted. "It actually made a massive difference. Everyone said, 'Wow, the lights really make the sanctuary alive.' They brought life - it actually helps you pay attention up front. It feels like there's something important taking place."
They brought life - it actually helps you pay attention up front. It feels like there's something important taking place.
Are the new lights effective? See for yourself.
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