From Lifeway Research:
Pastors are split on whether attending church services or simply participating in activities online counts as regular church attendance.
By Aaron Earls
With the rise in online church services, many have different opinions on the acceptability or validity of online church attendance for those with the ability to attend in person. Lifeway Research finds pastors and churchgoers split over the question. But other research projects may provide more clarity on tangible benefits that come exclusively from physical attendance. More Here