4 /5 Danielle Smith: I’ve been truly blessed by Pastor Phipps’ messages and have enjoyed attending this church online. His sermons are powerful, sincere, and rooted in Scripture — I always walk away feeling spiritually encouraged.
That said, I’ve had a recurring experience in the live chat that I feel is important to share. When I greet the chat, I’ve consistently been overlooked, (by the moderator and others) even when others who comment right before and after me receive replies or welcomes. At first I assumed it was just a coincidence, but it has happened multiple times, which makes me feel invisible and disconnected.
As someone who is white and tuning in to a predominantly Black church community, I have to be honest that this has made me wonder if I would feel truly welcomed in person. I hope this feedback is received in the spirit it’s intended — I deeply respect the ministry and would love to feel more included in the fellowship aspect as well.