[Gamecock]

For them, the long list of church fads represents their personal history as a Christian: Spiritual Gift inventories, Spiritual Warfare, Promise Keepers, Weigh Down Workshop, The Prayer of Jabez, the Left Behind Series, Becoming a Contagious Christian, a long succession of evangelism and stewardship programs, and most recently, The Purpose-Driven Life and 40 Days of Purpose.

Scripture just isn't enough, today's church just has to have a gimmick.

[polymuser]

Is fag a fad?

[Corin Stormhands]

Scripture just isn't enough, today's church just has to have a gimmick.

Oh great, now I've got that song stuck in my head.

I would agree though. Too much trendiness. Too many fads. But I wouldn't necessarily say all of these things are bad IF, and the IF is important, they are used along side regular study of the scriptures rather than used to replace the scriptures.

I met with one of our pastors last week and was talking to her (yes her, let's leave that for another thread) about being part of a small group. I told her I was more interested in actual Bible study than in studying the newest book.

[Revelation 911]

Scripture just isn't enough, today's church just has to have a gimmick.

does the article define which ones?

[Protagoras]

Acts 20:24
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.