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Boosting Church Attendance (#1400)

2014/04/28 By Greg

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.

 

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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?

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope in Dallas and as Interim Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth. He has served eleven congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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