For any healthy church the sum and substance of vitality is numerical growth. Attracting a big crowd on Sunday morning validates any and every methodology used to attract such a crowd. Pine Ridge Church puts it this way:
“to do whatever it takes, by whatever means necessary, to reach people that are far from Him. “
Here is a list of references which prove that God approves of endless topical messages and fluffy emotion driven services.
Pine Ridge Church: After just 18 months of existence, the church averages nearly 500 people over 4 weekend services and has seen over 170 people make decisions for Christ.
http://www.pineridgechurch.com/sub/lead-pastor-tadd-grandstaff/
Radiant Church: But somehow, Radiant grew. Within six months, over 450 people attended each weekend, and the numbers increased exponentially over the next 10 years—the weekly attendance numbers, but also the number of baptisms and commitments to Jesus.
http://www.radiantchurch.com/history.asp
Christ Church of the Valley: Christ's Church of the Valley moved into their new 3,000 seat multi-use structure on the 100-acre campus. Christ's Church of the Valley has over 9,000 in attendance each weekend at four identical services.
http://www.ccvonline.com/Arena/default.aspx?page=12656&xml=85e6e6bc-e01c-48bf-9b0d-2c8e64e83093
NewSpring Church : In the beginning of NewSpring Church 115 people met in a small auditorium of the local college in Anderson, South Carolina. Nine years later, we are 10,000+ strong
http://www.newspring.cc/newhere/our-story
This is merely a sample of the Church/Self-Help Organizations who define success based on numbers. Always strive for horizontal growth not vertical growth.
“to do whatever it takes, by whatever means necessary, to reach people that are far from Him. “
Here is a list of references which prove that God approves of endless topical messages and fluffy emotion driven services.
Pine Ridge Church: After just 18 months of existence, the church averages nearly 500 people over 4 weekend services and has seen over 170 people make decisions for Christ.
http://www.pineridgechurch.com/sub/lead-pastor-tadd-grandstaff/
Radiant Church: But somehow, Radiant grew. Within six months, over 450 people attended each weekend, and the numbers increased exponentially over the next 10 years—the weekly attendance numbers, but also the number of baptisms and commitments to Jesus.
http://www.radiantchurch.com/history.asp
Christ Church of the Valley: Christ's Church of the Valley moved into their new 3,000 seat multi-use structure on the 100-acre campus. Christ's Church of the Valley has over 9,000 in attendance each weekend at four identical services.
http://www.ccvonline.com/Arena/default.aspx?page=12656&xml=85e6e6bc-e01c-48bf-9b0d-2c8e64e83093
NewSpring Church : In the beginning of NewSpring Church 115 people met in a small auditorium of the local college in Anderson, South Carolina. Nine years later, we are 10,000+ strong
http://www.newspring.cc/newhere/our-story
This is merely a sample of the Church/Self-Help Organizations who define success based on numbers. Always strive for horizontal growth not vertical growth.
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