Ep 073: De-Sizing the Church (pt 5): Forming a Goodness Culture In the Local Church, with Scot McKnight
The Church Lobby
Unintended Consequences of Church Growth Movements
Analyzing the roots of church growth movements and their impact on modern church culture, this chapter sheds light on the amalgamation of historical strategies with American entrepreneurial influences. It discusses the shift towards achievement over holiness, influenced by American meritocracy, leading to a decline in discipleship and pastoral care in large churches. The dialogue also explores the unintended consequences of sharing church methodologies developed for mega churches with smaller congregations, leading to confusion and disconnect.
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