It /is/ a tech site and the author admits he's only telling that one piece of the story. As long as that is the truth, it sounds like a good thing. Nothing wrong with doing things well, including our IT systems, as long as we know these systems are not the Main Thing.
Just to be clear: I'm not endorsing the post. I just found it interesting.
Peter said:
Mike...you hit the nail right on the head. "Oh boy..."
Arthur said:
More controversy!
Should they be using Linux or Windows?
In using Hi-tech, are they doing the right or wrong thing?
Point to ponder: Are they reaching people for The Lord that the traditional institutional churches are not able to reach? If so, more power to them! (Pardon the pun!)
I wonder... Why should Las Vegas and Reno and Sin City have all the lights, bells and whistles to reach their "target market", while we begrudge the Church the same opportunities?
I do not think having the most ornate or fashionable church is wrong in and of itself, as long as THAT does not become the main focus.
I also don't think that having such a hi-tech ministry is right or wrong per se. Why can't we use the tools at hand, and use them with excellence, in order to reach the World for Christ?
I agree with Arthur's point on not letting the technology be the focus. What scares me is that a 15 year old is programming the system .. suddenly I feel old!
You know I'm not enthralled with megachurches, but it's kind of nice to see a church on the cutting edge of anything, whether it be the arts or even technology. That being said, this is more about my inner geekdom than about any lasting Kingdom value. But an information desk surrounded by eight plasma screens...yowza!
Brian Mullins said:
I'm all for "being the best we can be" in ministry, and in their context, Fellowship Church has done this extremely well. Sure, it costs a fortune, and some would suggest the money would be better spent elsewhere, but they have obviously communicated their vision to people with resources and we sure can't impugn their motives without spending some time with them in their context.
Check out the video of Young's current sermon series. This man is the master of object lessons... a Ferrari, for crying out loud... on the platform!
Arthur said:
Ian...About feeling old, - I have never even been able to figure out how to tape a program from our sattelite yet, and I do not use half of the functions on my cell phone, either. I did not obtain a degree in rocket science or engineering, so if it is any more complicated than turning the key and putting my foot on the pedal to make it go, I call the fifteen year old next door. I would ask my geek brother Darryl, but he just laughs at my ineptitude.
Oh boy...
Okay, Mike, not all of us can compete with your Stanley Cup picture but we're trying.
Not sure what to think about that article.
It /is/ a tech site and the author admits he's only telling that one piece of the story. As long as that is the truth, it sounds like a good thing. Nothing wrong with doing things well, including our IT systems, as long as we know these systems are not the Main Thing.
Just to be clear: I'm not endorsing the post. I just found it interesting.
Mike...you hit the nail right on the head. "Oh boy..."
More controversy!
Should they be using Linux or Windows?
In using Hi-tech, are they doing the right or wrong thing?
Point to ponder: Are they reaching people for The Lord that the traditional institutional churches are not able to reach? If so, more power to them! (Pardon the pun!)
I wonder... Why should Las Vegas and Reno and Sin City have all the lights, bells and whistles to reach their "target market", while we begrudge the Church the same opportunities?
I do not think having the most ornate or fashionable church is wrong in and of itself, as long as THAT does not become the main focus.
I also don't think that having such a hi-tech ministry is right or wrong per se. Why can't we use the tools at hand, and use them with excellence, in order to reach the World for Christ?
I agree with Arthur's point on not letting the technology be the focus. What scares me is that a 15 year old is programming the system .. suddenly I feel old!
You know I'm not enthralled with megachurches, but it's kind of nice to see a church on the cutting edge of anything, whether it be the arts or even technology. That being said, this is more about my inner geekdom than about any lasting Kingdom value. But an information desk surrounded by eight plasma screens...yowza!
I'm all for "being the best we can be" in ministry, and in their context, Fellowship Church has done this extremely well. Sure, it costs a fortune, and some would suggest the money would be better spent elsewhere, but they have obviously communicated their vision to people with resources and we sure can't impugn their motives without spending some time with them in their context.
Check out the video of Young's current sermon series. This man is the master of object lessons... a Ferrari, for crying out loud... on the platform!
Ian...About feeling old, - I have never even been able to figure out how to tape a program from our sattelite yet, and I do not use half of the functions on my cell phone, either. I did not obtain a degree in rocket science or engineering, so if it is any more complicated than turning the key and putting my foot on the pedal to make it go, I call the fifteen year old next door. I would ask my geek brother Darryl, but he just laughs at my ineptitude.
Sorry for going off topic......
Darryl - you're just mad because you were out of town when they did your street...