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Attractional Ministry

Entertainment Fatigue – Are People Tired of Church?

By Filings on Fri, 07/11/25
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“When a local congregation creates a culture of church entertainment in an attempt to build a congregation, it will only be a matter of time before they begin to experience the negative consequences that emphasis will bring. Call it entertainment fatigue.” - C.Leaders

For Those Without a Church Home, Excitement Takes a Back Seat to Simplicity & Authenticity

By Filings on Thu, 03/21/24
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“80 percent of unchurched adults would strongly prefer ‘calm’ church experiences over ‘exhilarating.’ Likewise, 69 percent of unchurched adults prefer a ‘reflective’ experience over ‘energetic.’” - Barna Research

Evangelistic Events or the Alternative?

By Filings on Fri, 01/26/24
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“God can use programs. I know people who have come to faith at evangelistic events…. But I don’t think programs are the most effective or even the primary way we should do evangelism.” - 9 Marks

“The second-oldest cathedral in England installed a miniature golf course inside as an 'innovative' way to attract more visitors”

By Filings on Wed, 08/07/19
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Mini golf installation at historic English church irks critics: ‘Don’t you dare pretend it’s still a cathedral’

Have We Finally Hit Peak Attractional?

By Filings on Tue, 09/04/18
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“So Ed Young is at it again. Last week he announced a forthcoming sermon series titled “Wrastlin’” and did so through a video that is nothing short of absurd.” - Challies

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