Comments on: The Dilemma of the “Mega-Church” ~ Part I http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-dilema-of-the-mega-church/ A blog about parenthood, faith, and whatever else pops into my head. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:09:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mega Churches, What have they become? « The Canvas Grey http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-dilema-of-the-mega-church/#comment-622 Mega Churches, What have they become? « The Canvas Grey Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:15:35 +0000 http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-622 [...] Milkinthecloset re-introduced me to what is going on in mega churches.  During Christmas I saw on TV a man defending why his mega church had such elaborate stage shows.  They explained that the shows raise millions and cost about one million to be put together.  Let’s call it as it is, these are Broadway shows with a religious twist.  People go to those churches so they or family can be on stage and use it for a resume.  Okay, not ALL of them, some of them just want some entertainment in a religious setting. [...] [...] Milkinthecloset re-introduced me to what is going on in mega churches.  During Christmas I saw on TV a man defending why his mega church had such elaborate stage shows.  They explained that the shows raise millions and cost about one million to be put together.  Let’s call it as it is, these are Broadway shows with a religious twist.  People go to those churches so they or family can be on stage and use it for a resume.  Okay, not ALL of them, some of them just want some entertainment in a religious setting. [...]

]]> By: thecanvasgrey http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-dilema-of-the-mega-church/#comment-403 thecanvasgrey Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:44:13 +0000 http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-403 Mega church, I used to think, was a place where some real people were worshiping God and helping each other understand how to make it in the world that we are IN but not OF. That they were doing something right. After all the commotion in the 80s with the "mega" stars of churchs, scandals, backstabbing, (all of which I saw at a local level) I was so turned off I left churches completely. I retrieved into my spirit, looking to God to guide me. Yes, I did (still do) lean upon my own understanding with an open mind as to others thoughts and feelings on matters of the spirit and I look to God to show me. After all, HE knows me BEST. I must tell you that I've been re-introduced into what is going on in churches everywhere only a few short months ago. Raising millions on donations during (let's call it as it is) broadway shows with a religious twist. At any rate, your piece on mega churches is eye opening in a different way for me. I appreciate you sharing your experience with us. It's like, God isn't big enough, we need to make Him viable to today's entertain me world. Think the stage isn't set? Seems very easy for me to see His Son walk into a "mega" church saying the same thing He did more than 2000 years ago in a synagogue. I'm looking forward to your next installment on this matter! Thanks! Debi Mega church, I used to think, was a place where some real people were worshiping God and helping each other understand how to make it in the world that we are IN but not OF. That they were doing something right.

After all the commotion in the 80s with the “mega” stars of churchs, scandals, backstabbing, (all of which I saw at a local level) I was so turned off I left churches completely. I retrieved into my spirit, looking to God to guide me. Yes, I did (still do) lean upon my own understanding with an open mind as to others thoughts and feelings on matters of the spirit and I look to God to show me. After all, HE knows me BEST.

I must tell you that I’ve been re-introduced into what is going on in churches everywhere only a few short months ago. Raising millions on donations during (let’s call it as it is) broadway shows with a religious twist.

At any rate, your piece on mega churches is eye opening in a different way for me. I appreciate you sharing your experience with us.

It’s like, God isn’t big enough, we need to make Him viable to today’s entertain me world. Think the stage isn’t set? Seems very easy for me to see His Son walk into a “mega” church saying the same thing He did more than 2000 years ago in a synagogue.

I’m looking forward to your next installment on this matter! Thanks! Debi

]]> By: My Friend Amy http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-dilema-of-the-mega-church/#comment-373 My Friend Amy Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:32:47 +0000 http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-373 Honestly? I get a feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach at the thought of having to try to plug in and make friends. And then I also battle being judgemental about the way they spend their money. Honestly? I get a feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach at the thought of having to try to plug in and make friends.

And then I also battle being judgemental about the way they spend their money.

]]> By: thesecretlifeofkat2 http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-dilema-of-the-mega-church/#comment-372 thesecretlifeofkat2 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:22:48 +0000 http://milkinthecloset.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-372 Well, whenever I hear the word "mega" I think of excess - like super sized meals... I suppose I tend to think negatively initially about the idea of a megachurch, but at the same time I know a lot of great people who work at/ attend mega churches... Well, whenever I hear the word “mega” I think of excess – like super sized meals…

I suppose I tend to think negatively initially about the idea of a megachurch, but at the same time I know a lot of great people who work at/ attend mega churches…

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