What do you think about this one?
SIDNEY, Ohio — Another round and amen! Beer was on tap and a mechanical bull inspired the sermon as a new church held its inaugural service in a western Ohio bar.
The Country Rock Church drew about 100 people to Sunday night's meeting at the Pub Lounge in Sidney, 35 miles north of Dayton.
The barroom church is an offshoot of Sidney United First Methodist Church, whose head pastor says he's been looking for creative ways to reach people in unconventional places.
The church's Web site for its new branch advertises "Top regional bands, pizza, wings, rowdy fun & a short message."
The Rev. Chris Heckaman says people really seemed to enjoy themselves so he expects the Country Rock Church will meet weekly.
Heckaman's sermon compared staying on the bar's mechanical bull to learning how to get along in life. (Click Here for FoxNews.com article)
It seems like churches are sprouting up everywhere these days. It makes me think of 1 Corinthians 9 where Paul says he desires to find common ground with everyone so he can bring them to Christ...but he does it all within the laws of Christ.
I say the more we can do within the law of Christ to bring people to Christ then let's go! I don't see anything in the Bible against riding a mechanical bull!
1 comment:
David, thank you for your thoughtfulness in your post. Not all other folks who have commented on Country Rock Church have been so thoughtful.
Our goal is to meet folks where they're at (let's face it, they are by and large not streaming in the doors of traditional churches) and, if we can get them to a point of where they are seeking to get started on or re-ignite a journey with Jesus, engage them in one on one transformational discipleship.
I will be providing updates on my blog.
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