I help ministries define who they are and who they are not. I’m on websites all day long, looking at collateral (bulletins, marketing pieces, advertisements) trying to evaluate the message. Christians are stereotyped every day, just like everybody else, but Christians do not seem to know how to respond to criticism – I thought this was brilliant.
Crossroads Community Church, Cincinnati, OH (www.crossroads.net)
FAQ: Is this place a cult?
Great question. After all, it’s full of people singing songs and drinking the same beloved liquid (in this case, great coffee). Plus, numerous guitars and people dressed comfortably. But seriously. No. Cults tell you what to believe, take away your freedoms and forbid you to leave. Here, you’re welcome no matter what you believe, and we want you to experience freedom (including the freedom to leave whenever you want). If that still isn’t enough for you, then the answer is “Fine, we’re a cult.” But we’re rubber and you’re glue.
1 Comment
February 26, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Great post Tina!