Why Modern Churches Are Losing the Next Generation I Shifting Cultural Values Individualism Over Collectivism There’s this fierce individualism out there now, almost like a tidal wave The rise of “me-first” thinking is strong, really strong
How do you feel about using entertainment in worship? Whenever a church resorts to assembling a venue designed at "capturing" the attention of or amusing the congregation rather than the Holy Spirit, that's the wrong kind of "entertainment" If a good quality worship service focused on pleasing God happens to appeal to the congregation (as it should when focused on the Holy Spirit), then that's another matter altogether and quite acceptable
Entertainment as Worship--Worship as Entertainment - Douglas Bond—author Entertainment church-growth experts claim, however, that no church will grow if it does not change over to entertainment music One wonders how Spurgeon, Calvin, Edwards, or Luther did it before guitars Church planters are correct about the power of loud entertainment music to change people Decades ago, rocker Jimi Hendrix understood this
Worship or Entertainment? - Evangelical Focus One step some denominations have taken has been to do away with music altogether I wouldn’t suggest going that far But certainly something has to be done to steer the tide back towards the Rock of the Word of God Music, like so many things, can be useful in the measure that we use it for God’s glory; but it must be put into its due place
Is this a church or a nightclub? | ChristianToday Australia Has the church lost the plot? Arising confusion on whether one is in a church, nightclub or party may signal the need to reflect on whether the church has lost the plot I recently watched an interview with a mega church member who was attracted to the church because there was music and they thought it was like a party
Exploring the Impact of Entertainment on Society - Medium Entertainment has also had an impact on social behavior and the way we interact with one another Here are just a few examples of how entertainment has changed the way we interact with one another:
15 Issues that Reveal the Need for Change in Churches These challenges affect not just church leadership but every member of the faith community These 15 critical issues highlight areas where churches must embrace meaningful change to remain relevant and effective in their ministry While some challenges have existed for generations, others have emerged from cultural shifts and technological
Does Your Church Care More about Worship or Entertainment? The message of the church—the message the world needs to hear from us—is not, ‘Come and have a good time,’ ‘Come and be entertained,’ or ‘Come and find your best life now ’ The message of the church is the message of the cross ” That’s a major hang up in today's culture—the unquenchable need for entertainment