Author: Wilmer MacNair
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
As American mega-churches continue to grow in both number and congregation size, more and more people want to know what all the commotion is about. Here, MacNair shows the emergence of the modern mega-church as not only a disturbing break from tradition, but as a distortion of the Christian tradition of worship - morphing the Church into something more like a business than a place of worship or a place where the presence of Jesus is preserved for future generations. This book answers several questions in an effort to help readers better understand this trend: What is the impact of the emergence of the mega-church, what does this mean to modern Christianity and to the future of Christianity? What does this tell us about the practice of religion today and about faith in God, in any God, in any religion, in the face of the encroachment of mega organizational thinking and money-making upon traditional belief systems? An inside observer, social scientist and faith leader, MacNair offers an insightful critique of mega-churches and their proliferation throughout the country. Reporting from within the halls of Christian history and the Christian intellectual tradition, he offers a new perspective on a growing trend in American Christianity. Taking readers on a tour of a typical mega-church, MacNair reveals the inner workings of this growing organizational approach to American Christianity. He looks at the physical meeting place, the music, the sermon, the groups and services available to congregants, the messages and values it promotes, and the future of the mega-church in America. He argues that the main goal of the mega-church is growth and expansion, and that such an approach distorts the essence of Christianity and sends the wrong message to followers. With more than 1200 mega-churches in the U.S., and hundreds of thousands of congregants, this controversial work will pique the interest of anyone who wishes to know more about the movement as well as the critiques it engenders.
Unraveling the Mega-Church
Author: Wilmer MacNair
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
As American mega-churches continue to grow in both number and congregation size, more and more people want to know what all the commotion is about. Here, MacNair shows the emergence of the modern mega-church as not only a disturbing break from tradition, but as a distortion of the Christian tradition of worship - morphing the Church into something more like a business than a place of worship or a place where the presence of Jesus is preserved for future generations. This book answers several questions in an effort to help readers better understand this trend: What is the impact of the emergence of the mega-church, what does this mean to modern Christianity and to the future of Christianity? What does this tell us about the practice of religion today and about faith in God, in any God, in any religion, in the face of the encroachment of mega organizational thinking and money-making upon traditional belief systems? An inside observer, social scientist and faith leader, MacNair offers an insightful critique of mega-churches and their proliferation throughout the country. Reporting from within the halls of Christian history and the Christian intellectual tradition, he offers a new perspective on a growing trend in American Christianity. Taking readers on a tour of a typical mega-church, MacNair reveals the inner workings of this growing organizational approach to American Christianity. He looks at the physical meeting place, the music, the sermon, the groups and services available to congregants, the messages and values it promotes, and the future of the mega-church in America. He argues that the main goal of the mega-church is growth and expansion, and that such an approach distorts the essence of Christianity and sends the wrong message to followers. With more than 1200 mega-churches in the U.S., and hundreds of thousands of congregants, this controversial work will pique the interest of anyone who wishes to know more about the movement as well as the critiques it engenders.
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
As American mega-churches continue to grow in both number and congregation size, more and more people want to know what all the commotion is about. Here, MacNair shows the emergence of the modern mega-church as not only a disturbing break from tradition, but as a distortion of the Christian tradition of worship - morphing the Church into something more like a business than a place of worship or a place where the presence of Jesus is preserved for future generations. This book answers several questions in an effort to help readers better understand this trend: What is the impact of the emergence of the mega-church, what does this mean to modern Christianity and to the future of Christianity? What does this tell us about the practice of religion today and about faith in God, in any God, in any religion, in the face of the encroachment of mega organizational thinking and money-making upon traditional belief systems? An inside observer, social scientist and faith leader, MacNair offers an insightful critique of mega-churches and their proliferation throughout the country. Reporting from within the halls of Christian history and the Christian intellectual tradition, he offers a new perspective on a growing trend in American Christianity. Taking readers on a tour of a typical mega-church, MacNair reveals the inner workings of this growing organizational approach to American Christianity. He looks at the physical meeting place, the music, the sermon, the groups and services available to congregants, the messages and values it promotes, and the future of the mega-church in America. He argues that the main goal of the mega-church is growth and expansion, and that such an approach distorts the essence of Christianity and sends the wrong message to followers. With more than 1200 mega-churches in the U.S., and hundreds of thousands of congregants, this controversial work will pique the interest of anyone who wishes to know more about the movement as well as the critiques it engenders.
High on God
Author: James Wellman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199827710
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
"Focuses on the emotional, social, and religious dynamics that pull thousands of people into megachurches and how those churches make some feel like they are 'high on God' and can't wait to get their next spiritual 'hit'"--Publisher marketing.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199827710
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
"Focuses on the emotional, social, and religious dynamics that pull thousands of people into megachurches and how those churches make some feel like they are 'high on God' and can't wait to get their next spiritual 'hit'"--Publisher marketing.
Beyond Megachurch Myths
Author: Scott Thumma
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0787994677
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Drawing on extensive, broad-based, and well-designed research, as well as stories and anecdotes, Beyond Megachurch Myths dispels popluar myths about megachurches while highlighting the diversity within the megachurch phenomenon. Defining a megachurch as a Protestant church that averages at least 2000 total attendees in their weekend services, Scott Thumma and Dave Travis reveal what these churches are and are not, why they are thriving, what their members say about their experiences, and why they have many valuable lessons to teach smaller churches.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0787994677
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Drawing on extensive, broad-based, and well-designed research, as well as stories and anecdotes, Beyond Megachurch Myths dispels popluar myths about megachurches while highlighting the diversity within the megachurch phenomenon. Defining a megachurch as a Protestant church that averages at least 2000 total attendees in their weekend services, Scott Thumma and Dave Travis reveal what these churches are and are not, why they are thriving, what their members say about their experiences, and why they have many valuable lessons to teach smaller churches.
The Underbelly of a Mega Church
Author: ++++ Allen
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781494434410
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Read and learn about what really goes on behind the scenes, at one of America's largest churches. Every Mega Church should take note. A compilation of stories, via a memoir was written, and kept. Now as a book, The Underbelly of a Mega Church is born.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781494434410
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Read and learn about what really goes on behind the scenes, at one of America's largest churches. Every Mega Church should take note. A compilation of stories, via a memoir was written, and kept. Now as a book, The Underbelly of a Mega Church is born.
Handbook of Megachurches
Author: Stephen J. Hunt
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004412921
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The megachurch is an exceptional recent religious trend, certainly within Christian spheres. Spreading from the USA, megachurches now reached reach different global contexts. The edited volume Handbook of Megachurches offers a comprehensive account of the subject from various academic perspectives.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004412921
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The megachurch is an exceptional recent religious trend, certainly within Christian spheres. Spreading from the USA, megachurches now reached reach different global contexts. The edited volume Handbook of Megachurches offers a comprehensive account of the subject from various academic perspectives.
The Mega Church (2nd Edition)
Author: D. A. G. Heward-mills
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781641342070
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781641342070
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Surviving and Thriving in the Shadows of the Mega-church
Author: Eugene H. Voss
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Big churches
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Big churches
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The Mega Church (2nd Ed)
Author: D. A. G. Heward-mills
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781641342674
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781641342674
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Megachurch Book
Author: LaDonna Carter
Publisher: CKBryant
ISBN: 9780976984245
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Megachurch Book juxtaposes the way of the scripture to the way of the modern day church, particularly the megachurch. A broad range of subjects are explored including church membership, lavish buildings, dual church locations, the absence of men in the church, neglect of community, the corporate orientation of the megachurch, the tax exempt charter, and many more intriguing topics. The book primarily focuses on trends and practices that are found in African American community based megachurches. Certain topics are written in prose and biblical metaphoric style for greater impact. The more biblical versed a reader is, the more the book will resonate. In order to accommodate various levels of biblical familiarity, the author includes a Discussions and Supporting Scriptures section at the conclusion of each topic. The Megachurch Book was written to open dialogue, invoke discourse, and inspire church attendees to not only consider the appropriateness of certain megachurch practices, but to also question such practices.
Publisher: CKBryant
ISBN: 9780976984245
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Megachurch Book juxtaposes the way of the scripture to the way of the modern day church, particularly the megachurch. A broad range of subjects are explored including church membership, lavish buildings, dual church locations, the absence of men in the church, neglect of community, the corporate orientation of the megachurch, the tax exempt charter, and many more intriguing topics. The book primarily focuses on trends and practices that are found in African American community based megachurches. Certain topics are written in prose and biblical metaphoric style for greater impact. The more biblical versed a reader is, the more the book will resonate. In order to accommodate various levels of biblical familiarity, the author includes a Discussions and Supporting Scriptures section at the conclusion of each topic. The Megachurch Book was written to open dialogue, invoke discourse, and inspire church attendees to not only consider the appropriateness of certain megachurch practices, but to also question such practices.
The Mega Church
Author: Dag Heward-Mills
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789988850104
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
..".Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in. THAT MY HOUSE MAY BE FILLED." Luke 14:23. The heartcry of God is for the world to be saved, and for His house -the church- to be filled! From this revelation was born this book, "The Megachurch" by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, pastor of one of the largest churches in Ghana. Your church and ministry will never be the same again after reading this stimulating book!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789988850104
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
..".Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in. THAT MY HOUSE MAY BE FILLED." Luke 14:23. The heartcry of God is for the world to be saved, and for His house -the church- to be filled! From this revelation was born this book, "The Megachurch" by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, pastor of one of the largest churches in Ghana. Your church and ministry will never be the same again after reading this stimulating book!