Multi-Site Being One Church in Multiple Locations

[richardaverydotnet]

Christ didn't install Jumbo Trons throughout the ancient world as a way to reach more people in less time. He came to earth in person to shepherd and die for His flock. His disciples did likewise - in person. If our Creator didn't care enough to come here in person, why should Christians care enough to put life and limb on the line for the Gospel's sake? That's like getting married by proxy and never holding your beloved in your arms. Eighty-six the multi-site idea and get back to shaking hands.

[ramoncov1]

The commandment to care for the church was given to Pastors not to big screen tv's. I want to see my pastor, I want to know his family, I want to see how he lives etc. I can not do that whit a big screen tv. Multi-site churches "Not biblical, Bad idea"

[adamlgiroux]

That's not mutli-site, that's church planting.

[HowFarAreWeNow]

Zondervan is a whore for any organization that puts Jesus or God in it's mission statement. The more days go by, the more I see prophecy of the false church being fulfilled.

[HowFarAreWeNow]

I went to a satellite campus and to me it was cold and impersonal. My thought was, why should I drive out to a building watch this guy on a screen? Can't I watch preaching on TV at home? Many of these megachurches today that use satellite offices do so to show the community how big they are. Because big=good apparently and the more you can flex, the more people you will attract. Nickleback is right; We all just want to be big rock stars ! Very sad considering they are representing Christ.

[sdgcampinas]

The early churches had their own elders and they preached on the Lord´s day. Sometimes they read the apostles´ letters, but it was not every Sunday. The multi-site trend has no biblical basis and it is very unhealthy for the church and for the main preacher (he thinks he is so good that nobody else can do what he does). I WAS a member of a multi-site church and it is BAD! :)

[Blky9876]

1. Writers composed letters which circulated to various churches. Therefore we establish multisite churches where a central location reaches into schools, coffee shops, sports places etc.

2. Fundraisers for churches raise money but multisite brings the old church model back.

The model seems to refer to the 2nd century Roman Catholic domination and control of NT churches. Is this a good kind of change? Who is the boss?

[PaperGrape]

I guess he completely forgot to mention lack of personability and therefore accountability.

[MrWatsonComeHere]

Shepherds can't as effectively shepherd from a distance. Some of these multi-sight churches have really good teaching pastors and I think that's the issue, People want to be taught by these teachers. I accomplish this by podcasting many good teachers from throughout the country. Suggestion, belong to a locally shepherded church and supplement with these other teachers, I do and it's win, win. Local shepherd, distant good teachers.

[RichNel1]

1920s Germany in America. Just another way to make the Church body impersonal and fragment it even more. Twisted! Whatever happened to "Train Men" to be leaders and Pastors and send them out in a Church plant. Shepherd the flock of God which is among you. not to hard to understand. Train Men Train men Train Men!!!

[jpsully2k]

whether multi-site is good or bad, this argument is a clear use of the fallacy of EQUIVOCATION.

'multi-site' back then - is completely different from what we mean by 'multi-site' now. which is the whole point of the debate...

[johabone]

multi-site strategs and planting success. The success in the kingdom of God is only by His direction by His word, by praying, and full availability to God. Success does not means millions of people saved by God. Success means follow and rejoice God's will. One saved or million.It Does not mater.

This is another failed "christian' commercial.

[aeokampo7]

I think that´s not convincing enough. Scriptures say: I was glad when they said to me..´let´s go up to the house of The Lord´... To me that´s only a new form. It is another way to dismiss the preacher as a servant and minister. I am not really sure if this new thing is really effective in order to preach the gospel.

[hmcjp28]

@aeokampo7 Having been a part of a multi-site church before, I have to say, I didn't like it. It was impersonal, distracting, and rude. A pastor is supposed to be a shepherd to his flock, and by viewing him on a large screen from many miles away, I certainly did not feel connected or "sheperded". We left shortly after the church turned multi-site and we don't regret it.

[aeokampo7]

@hmcjp28 I agree with you. Very impersonal..

[timotheeforest]

bad ecclesiology +bad view of the church mission + pragmatism = multi-sites churches