When we reduce the gathering of God’s people to an entertainment venue, we don’t enhance it, we diminish it.
Diminish. That’s such a benign word for the damage we do to the gospel when use it as a tool to put on a better show.
The only thing worse? Boring people with the gospel.
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“All numerical markers — increased attendance, bigger and better programs, a larger budget — must take a backseat to listening to Jesus. Jesus calls us to abide in him.”
Peter Scazzero
“Meritocracy has reshaped pastors and churches, and a new culture has taken root, based on achievement and accomplishment rather than holiness and Christlikeness.”
The Bible constantly calls us to strengthen our integrity. We’re never called to increase our numbers.
