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Friday, September 01, 2006

Mega-church downsizes, cuts non-essential members

Friends... Enjoy the following 'story' from LarkNews. Admittedly fictitious, it's instructive. Thought you'd enjoy a little humor about a great topic. YBIC, 'Pastor Paul'



WINSTON-SALEM — Julie and Bob Clark were stunned to receive a letter from their church in July asking them to "participate in the life of the church" [or else!]. Or else worship elsewhere.

"They basically called us freeloaders," says Julie.
"We were freeloaders," says Bob.

In a trend that may signal rough times for wallflower Christians, bellwether mega-church Faith Community of Winston-Salem has asked "non-participating members" to stop attending.

"No more Mr. Nice Church," says the executive pastor...

[continued at LarkNews.com]

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