I came across this post from Tony Morgan talking about how new technology could bring holograms to multi-site churches instead of video boards and projectors.
Clark is a technology company that specializes in providing new technology to churches. They are behind this particular use of holographic preacher.
If the video campus has been a hotly debated topic in the church world, I imagine the holographic preacher/teacher will be an even more divisive issue. In reality, though, a video projection of the preacher and a holographic presentation of the preacher are the same thing.
While I personally like the idea of this type of technology, I can see the argument against it. One prominent, and surprising detractor is Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rob is best known in Christian circles for his Nooma series of videos, which are designed to reach unchurched people in innovative ways that the tradition methods do not.
Rob recently spoke with LeadershipJournal.net about his ministry, and addressed the topic of video campuses.
"It's powerful but there's also a dark side. Video is not church. You put images and music on a screen, and people will listen. But it's also dangerous. You're playing with fire. I think video technology deserves to be scrutinized heavily."
He went on to add,
"I don't think we know yet what the long-term impact will be on disciple-making. In 10 years we may discover what particular kind of Christ follower is formed by video preaching. I see warning lights on my dashboard. It's unclear what video may do to the ways we conceive of life together."
And, that is a very good point to remember. We know what the typical results of a health pastor-per-campus church looks like. We have yet to see the long term effects of video campuses.
I suspect that 30 years from now we will realize that there is no differences between the two types of churches. In fact, we'll probably find that video and hologram campuses are an efficient way to conduct church.
Tell me what you think about holograms and video church. Tomorrow, I'll address whether or not video campuses prevent new pastors from pastoring.
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