At Church

[Jolly]

Sorry, that ain't church.

[jon-nyc]

It’s in Texas. Maybe Horace can scout it out for us.

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in At Church:

Jesus.

That's on the screens.

[Mik]

@jon-nyc said in At Church:

Jesus.

Beat me to it.

[LuFins Dad]

I’ve visited some of the biggest mega churches in the US. Life Church in Cincinnati, Crossroads in Kentucky, McLean Bible in VA, North Point in Atlanta.

I’ve never seen nor would I expect to see flying drummers…

Having known quite a few members of these churches, I will ask them if they have ever seen flying drummers. My guess is that they will say no and that they would likely leave the church if they did.

[George K]

You want more, I know you do, so, you're welcome in advance.

Link to video

[Doctor Phibes]

@LuFins-Dad said in At Church:

I’ve visited some of the biggest mega churches in the US. Life Church in Cincinnati, Crossroads in Kentucky, McLean Bible in VA, North Point in Atlanta.

I’ve never seen nor would I expect to see flying drummers…

Having known quite a few members of these churches, I will ask them if they have ever seen flying drummers. My guess is that they will say no and that they would likely leave the church if they did.

I felt much the same way about acoustic guitars.

It's a slippery slope.

[Jolly]

Y'all, it's all about butts in the seats. I have a good friend who pastors a 1000 member church with the most millenials in the area. He has two services on Sunday morning. The early service is more country-traditional...standard hymns, acoustic instruments, sanctuary lights on. The second service brings out the modern music, with the light show stuff in a darkened sanctuary. The two sermons are pretty similar, but his illustrations may change a bit. The second service attendance is much larger.

I understand what he's doing...From his viewpoint, he's getting people in the door and butts in the seats. And I understand changing with the times.

But at what point do we lose the community and worship of church and become just another entertainment venue?

Secondly, how big is too big? Seems to me, when churches exceed that 500 member mark, they start to go a bit wonky. People don't know other people and the church becomes more business-like.

The megachurches? I think they defeat much of the purpose of gathering in His name.

[Axtremus]

Presumably there are smaller churches in the vicinities of the mega churches. Why do church goers choose to go to a mega church?

[jon-nyc]

The simple answer is they like it. There's probably lots they can do with scale that other churches would struggle with.

[Horace]

@jon-nyc said in At Church:

It’s in Texas. Maybe Horace can scout it out for us.

We will probably be looking at smaller churches in the area. My wife is open to the idea, and even if I'm not a believer, I would like to explore the community aspect of it. My respect for Christianity has grown, as I've witnessed the alternative in the human psyche.

[Aqua Letifer]

@Axtremus said in At Church:

Presumably there are smaller churches in the vicinities of the mega churches. Why do church goers choose to go to a mega church?

Because they have Starbucks and Chik-Fil-A.

[89th]

@Aqua-Letifer said in At Church:

@Axtremus said in At Church:

Presumably there are smaller churches in the vicinities of the mega churches. Why do church goers choose to go to a mega church?

Because they have Starbucks and Chik-Fil-A.

Jokes on them, Chik-Fil-A is closed on Sundays!

[Copper]

I not opposed to flying drummers

But that beat doesn't do much for me

[George K]

I got yer Drummer right here.