I found a great article by the esteemed Jack Hayford. I like some of his quips about the current day Chruch growth model.
Link:
http://www.foursquare.org/articles/398,1.html
Some quotes,
"As leaders today, we must be warned of our common vulnerability to being distracted by the abundance of “enhancements” available to ministry today. We can become mesmerized by the array of church cosmetics for helping our church look better. “Makeup” isn’t evil, but it’s no substitute for leading believers to “take up” the disciple’s cross and be shaped as His true followers. We’re within frightening reach of being able to grow bigger churches while failing to grow bigger people."
Another,
We are increasingly tooled and trained in technology and management techniques. We are better resourced with music and media effects, and better housed and staged for added
consumer appeal. And, while I’m not attacking these outsourced resources, I’m asking about our
outcomes. Amid our heavyweight enterprises at refining style, we are growing weak in substance. In our version of the Bride “trimming to be pretty” we can end up with
lightweight believers— undernourished with “light” fare; i.e., “light” as in soft drinks, instead of the Spirit’s rich wine; “light” as in sermons with lowered nutritional content, but with really interesting stories. With an abundance of resources available, some opt for the following: “As long as it tastes good and you look good—Good! Church was a great party today!”
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