when a church is known for attracting one particular kind of demographic, like people of this particular age and education level, or that particular social class or personality type.
I was put off by that at first - having spent some time trying to boost young adult ministry. But it seems that's not what the authors were warning of.
They recognise value in being with people that you naturally resonate with, but "when sameness takes over" there is no listening to other perspectives - no stretching, no expanding or opening up.
The beautiful thing is to join with a church ... and find yourself looking around and thinking "What could this group of people possibly have in common?"
A church is where the two people groups with blue hair - young men and older women - sit together.
Just this morning a friend describe the 'broad church' he's a part of - and how a wide variety of people form a supportive environment of people trying to follow God. It sounded great.
PS. This is Part 2 of my review of Jesus Wants to Save Christians, by Rob Bell and Don Golden.
See Part 1 - Why God hates church
Stay tuned (or subscribe to this blog) for Part 3.
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