If there is a classification of church that gets put down more than megachurches, it would have to be multisite churches. Is the critique fair? Sometimes. But not always.
Here are the nine megachurch myths from Scott Thumma and Dave Travis and a little of my commentary about each of them. Keep in mind that these are their myths and I am commenting on them.
Ed Stetzer, Financial, Leadership Network, Local Predicament
The number of megachurches is not declining. And based on these statistics, they are financially healthier than non-megas.
Facts are our friends– and we need some here. And the fact that Christians are choosing megachurches– and megachurches are thriving– is not a matter of debate, it is simply a matter of math.
How should we handle it when those we respect are in the position of not finishing well?
The survey shows the longer someone has trusted Christ as their Savior, the better their responses are for exercising faith.
It’s easy to be busy doing ministry, but not engaging your literal neighbors.
Ed Stetzer, Local Predicament, Multicultural, Recasting Vision
The third option for ministry in transitioning neighborhoods: multilingual neighborhood churches.
Ed Stetzer, Local Predicament, Multicultural, Recasting Vision
Understanding the hard work and commitment required to create a multicultural church.
What kinds of transitions do churches go through in their life cycle as the community around them begins to change?
Three effective ways to start moving toward clarity right now.
