I used to go to this christian church with about 3000 members. One of the main theme of the church is to plant churches all over the world. I thought that was good, until something made me wonder. I was uncomfortable with some of the church's teachings and decided to leave. After I left, some of the members, especially a certain leader who asked me to become a member of the church, grew cold and acted as if we were enemies. Therefore, my question is: Are they really more interested in getting more people to join so that they will become better-known and 'glamorous'?
2007-03-27 19:23:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As christians our commission (The Great Commission) is to preach the gospel so that many souls can be saved. When the Holy Spirit descended in Jerusalem about 3000 people were saved from Peter's message. He wasn't gunning for follwers of himself but for follwers of Christ. True it may be that the church is interested in recruiting people but the question to ask is that are those many people saved. Inevitably any church might find itself with thousand of members. Let's (Christians) keep to the main thing!
2007-03-27 20:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by malisto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of different churches and lots of different types of Christians. We're lucky if we get 50 people every Sunday let alone 3000, but small churches are nice.
2007-03-28 02:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense, but that particular church seems to be a cult.
2007-03-28 02:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by A follower of Christ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recruiting. Just like the military they lie to serve their agenda.
2007-03-28 02:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who knows, big churches are different than small ones.....
There's all kinds
go find one that is more into Jesus........
2007-03-28 02:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋