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Professor Scott Thumma in High Demand as Media Covers Crisis
April 13, 2020
Dr. Scott Thumma, Professor of Sociology of Religion, is a favorite of media outlets because of his access to survey data on congregations across the country and his status as an expert on megachurches.
![Scott Thumma](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-11/Thumma500-300x300.jpg?itok=DPvUXjn1)
In the past month, he has been interviewed by numerous reporters and his work cited in media outlets nationwide.
Some of those articles are listed below:
April 12, Fox Business – How churches are surviving coronavirus during Easter
April 6, Religion News Service – During pandemic, small and aging churches face obstacles to adapt
April 4, Mother Jones – Georgia and Florida Governors Finally Issued Shelter-in-Place Orders. But Not for Churches
March 31, LA Times – Megachurch pastors defy coronavirus pandemic, insisting on right to worship
March 31, The Press Story – Megachurch pastors challenge coronavirus pandemic, insist on right to worship
March 31, Faith Communities Today Newsletter – ‘Becoming a Virtual Faith Community: Applying Past Data to New Ideas’
March 22, Wall Street Journal – Spiritual Communion Onscreen: Houses of Worship Rush to Go Online
March 20, Religion News Service – Virus prompts churches meeting in schools to find new ways to preach, pray
March 18, Christian Post – Many churches unprepared to take services online, study shows
March 17, FAVS Spokane webinar – How Faith Communities Can Improve Their Digital Presence During COVID-19
March 16, NPR Morning Edition – Church Officials Weigh Canceling Services Amid COVID-19
Wow! Thank you for this public service, Scott!
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