I am thinking of starting my own church (because there isn't one where I live) and wondered what drove people to worship and what determines if a religion or church is successful?
2007-08-20 16:26:11 · 10 answers · asked by PeguinBackPacker 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The matter is addressed at some length in the reference. Hints: the must successful startups have cribbed a lot of material from existing religions. (Islam and Mormonism are classic examples.)
2007-08-20 16:31:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been spreading God's word for years now, and He will richly bless you if you don't go about dividing (starting your "own" church), rather plant a branch of His Church.
To do so you must be both spiritually qualified (have this vocation as a calling from God) and trained (you should consider doing a course or Theology programme with one of the established Churches closest to you).
Do start with something like a Bible study or prayer meeting, it can be in someones home, and you can choose a different home every week till you have a strong group of Christians ready to commit to the next step: having a Church in your area.
God bless you in your ministry,
Andrew
2007-08-20 23:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew W. Peoples 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only success in the adaptability of religious views to be desired in 400 years, 1000 years
2007-08-20 23:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What drives people to worship is LOVE for our Creator. Enjoy a good relationship with your Heavenly Father and do not focus too much on religion.
2007-08-20 23:32:34 · answer #4 · answered by Aeon Enigma 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that the desire to worship comes from an awe of the One you are worshipping. Give it prayer. Prayer is one of the most important things. GL!
2007-08-20 23:30:52 · answer #5 · answered by Ally 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe you could do like the other guy was mentioning a while back.... follow the couch potato route it seems quite popular these days and easy enough to get started.
2007-08-20 23:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Questioning ones existence or origins.
2007-08-20 23:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by Rick G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear of the unknown... that being death and what happens afterward... and where we came from. People NEED something to believe in, no matter how irrational.
2007-08-20 23:41:29 · answer #8 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guilt, shame, fear. Exploit those and you'll do fine.
2007-08-20 23:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by Karl M 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Love.......................
2007-08-20 23:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋