The sprawling Dunwoody Baptist Church campus is usually brimming with activity, from their childcare center to the many daytime activities that usually take place on their campus. Driving onto an empty and quiet lot almost seems off-centered.
As I entered the chapel area, it was clear that things had changed at Dunwoody. A sign hung on the door indicating that church services would be recorded from the sanctuary, but in-person services would not be held.
Like many churches across America, Dunwoody Baptist has been closed for weeks amid the COVID-19 outbreak and has shifted all of its activities online.
As I waited for my time to interview praise and worship artist Al Denson and minister of music Robert Comeaux, I sang aloud in the empty chapel and thought about how much our world had changed in the last 7 weeks.
Denson, who lives in Houston, was in town to record three worship services for Dunwoody, which Comeaux couldn’t be more thankful for.
“Before COVID-19, having Al come in and do three weeks for us would have been next to impossible,” Denson shared with Christian Headlines.
It’s not unusual for Dunwoody, or other churches, to record music for upcoming weeks.
When asked what it has been like leading without an audience in front of them, Comeaux shared that he misses the congregation’s energy and participation. He also noted, however, that leading alone can have some…
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