Would you go to a Jesus-rave?

Question

I was sitting in the baptismal service at church last night, and had an interesting idea. A couple weeks ago I went to a meeting for the Youth leaders of our church and we talked and watched a video about reaching young people in the new generation (the "Mosaics"). I also had just talked to my mom recently about what she calls the "Sesame Street Effect" which is the lower attention span, the ability, and necessity, to multi-task, and interest in things that would cause baby-boomers epileptic seizures. Also, I was inspired by the Weekend of Prayer in Lancaster, PA. On Saturday, the format for the most part was in each 2-hour set there was a worship team (musicians and singers), an MC who set the mood, and voiced the focus of the set, and a prayer leader who periodically spoke the word of God, either through inspiration or through the reading of scripture. So, here is the idea that came to me:

A new format of worship service, possibly already being done in some places, I wouldn't doubt. Utilizing one or more projection screens, projecting a series of images, scripture verses, song lyrics, bright moving patterns, videos. A worship team performing live music, singing Christian lyrics, or a DJ spinning Christian tunes, or both. A prayer leader/preacher stepping up periodically - while the music goes on, but without the singing, or with lyrics lowered - speaks forth the Word, reading scriptures, speaking as they are inspired to do so. Chairs able/encouraged to be moved anywhere, not necessarily focussed to look at the prayer leader, open space in the center for dancing for the Lord, and ample altar space and prayer space.

Its a Jesus-rave, pretty much. Where better to get high on the Spirit?

Answer 1

I've been to clubs that played Christian dance music, it was good healthy clean fun. It wasn't worship per se and no one spoke, but those are interesting ideas. If there were an effective way to combine worship with good dance music I'd be all for it! :)

EDIT: I just remembered, I think they had worship dance services in the UK, I think they called it House of God.

Answer 2

Sounds like a great idea. I am always happy to hear when churches and people find new ways to reach out to the youth of our nations. They are who we need to teach the scripture to. They are the future and what better way to spread the word and do our part to improve the world and brighten the future than to teach and help the youth embrace the Lord...but we have to learn the best ways to communicate to the youth...the best forums. I think the Internet, podcasts, and things like that and this Jesus-rave you speak of our just what we need.

I know that I can and was moved by prayers and sermons but I was moved much more by music and outreach programs. I think they are the way to go to reach today's youth.

Answer 3

First of all, do not get on the net whilst you are under the influence of alcohol/top/dull. Secondly, simply due to the fact that anyone attracts a photo of Jesus does not imply that is what he gave the impression of. He was once as a rule a general center jap dude with darkish-ish dermis and darkish hair. But there is not quite any description of his bodily look and admittedly, it is not that main.

Answer 4

Wow, this is PROPAGANDA!!!! This is along the lines of why Jesus destroyed the Temple. See this is what i see in all these "born again" Christrian "temples" if you will....they look more like an office building with seminar rooms...some even have gift shops and Starbucks in their main lobby's. BAD BAD....if Jesus came down right now he would disapprove of ALL you fish bumper sticker, bible thumping fanatics.

Answer 5

I don't think Jesus would go to a Jesus-rave...