Pastor Nathan Ensz records a Sunday morning service at Kingwood Bible Church, Salem, Ore. Photo: KBC/Instagram

Members of the Kingwood Bible Church, Salem, Ore., congregation demonstrate an alternative greeting in a March 16 Instagram post. Photo: KBC/Instagram

Lighthouse Church began filming “Cooking with the Pastor,” featuring Lead Pastor Josh Shaw making recipes. Photo: LC/Instagram

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Pastor Nathan Ensz records a Sunday morning service at Kingwood Bible Church, Salem, Ore. Photo: KBC/Instagram

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