I can’t get the video to embed, but here’s a link – http://www.current.tv/watch/69559992
This is a very interesting video about Crossroads, our local mega-church.
There’s a ton that you could exegete from this video…. lots of unpacking. Like the couple (?) interviewed evaluating the veracity and legitimacy of Crossroads by “attendance”. Is there a self-understanding of this congregation as a/the People of God? What is success for this church – as defined by the leaders AND as defined by their “owners” (that’s, as I understand it, insider Crossroadian language for “members”)… AND defined by average-joe-attender?
I’m curious as to why Brian speaks of consolidation of small churches into one (or fewer?) as a good thing? Is it really true that the diversity of churches inhibits Kingdom activity? Is it true that a consolidation of ministries under one umbrella organization is more effective at extending Kingdom ministry? If so then whose umbrella? Do the Catholics get to play? These are things I’m wondering….
