The comedian Stephen Tyrone Colbert recently offered this four minute segment entitled “Extreme Measures for Boosting Church Attendance.” As you watch, I encourage to admit when the humor is funny only because it reflects current reality.
So What?
While most churches seek to grow, only a small percentage engage in very radical campaigns to help ignite such growth. These efforts are increasingly attracting media attention.
- Share at least one example of a marketing or outreach effort by a church you feel was inappropriate.
- What type of efforts to boost church attendance do you think would be most beneficial in your congregation? Why?