The goal is to bring as many people to Christ as possible so they can turn around and do good for the world. A lot of "mega churches" have the ability to do great things locally, internationally AND create hundreds of believers who turn around and do great things for the world around them. Buildung shelters is amazing but imagine if these churches could save thousands of lives and get them in a position where they make the right choices and live in a way where we won't even need shelters because everyone is just living an amazing blessed life. I know that it's super idealistic and every mega church doesn't use there power for good but I'd like to imagine that that was someone's intention when they watched their small church grow and grow and saved more and more souls
Yeah but mega churches can be just people. why build fancy buildings when you can use that money for people that need it. I understand you have to take care of the place people use to worship god but i'm sure he will be happy if we worship him in a humble place too.
My church is definitely a large and "non-conventional" church. They put so much energy into making the word of God a fully immersive experience. My pastor talks a lot about making the word relatable and understandable for the youth (like me) and comes up with tons of creative ways to make kids get involved to carry forward the word of Christ. I've gone to smaller churches that were lovely but my church is literally like an inspiring concert that turns into a powerful, funny, heartfelt speech. It inspires me and so many other youth to follow God not because our parents tell us to but because we're so moved at how God has used our church to speak to us. Every type of church has a role and a purpose as long as they keep Christ at the center. Jesus has lots of different plans and paths for his church, he loves the church and they all have a vital place in our religion.
And that is great!! I am not criticizing churches in general. There are those which have other interests. As a believer in god and christ i believe these should not exist. And in general churches should spend money and time on charities imo
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