User:Yacobmakonnen/SwaggerChurch

SwaggerChurch is the first online church to be delivered in a reality TV Series format that embeds in its services hip hop, R&B, and rock music as well as preaching and other elements that one might find in a typical church service. The church currently uploads to YouTube and leverages the Internet and technology to target tablets, smart phones, computers, and other electronic devices. The church currently takes a Christian non-denominational approach to ministry.

Administrators of SwaggerChurch may also operate as music producers and talent scouts for production of media and art that reflects a Christian experience. Though the church is currently in its elementary stages, candidates are only considered to be pastors if they have completed (or have made significant strides toward completing) an MDiv or comparable degree from an accredited seminary and are already ordained/licensed pastors. A minimum of two years of official ministry experience is required. Thorough criminal background checks are administered for candidates, although this may not prevent one from becoming a pastor in the ministry if consistent and resolved change has been shown.

The church is presently launching in 3 tiers. Tier one was online preaching that launched on October 6, 2011. It included some music from MusicVision Architectural Design LLC (a Christian Music Studio), and recorded audio preaching using tools such as Logos Bible Software. Tier two launched the church’s new Christian video episodes “SwaggerChurch – The Making” on July 8, 2012. Tier 3 will finally submit the website swaggerchurch.com, engineered by SwaggerChurch partner faithHighway. The administrators of SwaggerChurch and faithHighway are currently creating the website to include the information for membership, administrators, contact information, and primary content. Tier three is slated to officially launch on Independence Day, 2013, although it may launch sooner in beta.