Another non-denominational Christian fellowship… and these “churches” are getting HUGE… not only in numbers, but in size & $$$$$…
The shop I used to work for (doing Pro-Audio/Sound Systems) installed systems into two of these mega-churches in our area. The budget for the initial audio, video, and multi-media installations in each of these buildings was into 7 digits! The structures themselves were into 8 digits! Seating for 1000’s, designer coffee & croissant bars in the lobby, valet parking (!).
Me & my crew dubbed them “Karaoke Church”… “follow the bouncing hymn…” 20 foot projection screens, 25000 Watt sound systems, computer synchronised lighting & effects, etc. (Some of our local stage theatres would KILL for the equipment in these places!)
Unfortunately it’s just what the power-yuppie generation is looking for. A place to go and then be able to claim “I go to church”, but with no time-honored rules or docrine… especially the ones about being humble, chaste, or modest that put a crimp on their “Me… Me… Look at what I’ve got” mentality.
