Every church has a "gimmick" to bring unbelievers ...
children's event, free food, whatever ... it's OK with me.
Warren's gimmick is a book that happens to appeal to those
who otherwise would reject God. It's just possible that
God has used Warren's book to bring people back to the
"Good Book". Perhaps a great percentage of those people
will develop roots. Some will not. But then that is the same
with all churches.
Maybe you need to find a church who's only gimmick is the preaching of God's word.
I know what you are saying. I think that once you have them attending, you need to at least feed them with something other than the milk. They need meat eventually.
Actually, I think "gimmicks" to get people to attend church is a miscalculation for those who want instant growth or instant gratification as we refer to it these days. What is wrong with just teaching the Bible as it is written, and let God fill the pews? There are no shortcuts, it is not an easy path, nor should it be easy.
The only church's with "gimmicks" are ones that quit preaching the word
You said -- "Every church has a "gimmick" to bring unbelievers ..."
What's God's gimmick? The last I heard the cross was an "offense" to those who don't believe. Is that the gimmick that we should be using? Just wondering, since God uses it...
Regards,
Star Traveler
A "gimmick"? Good grief. The gospel of Jesus Christ needs no "gimmick".
My church's "gimmick" is to exalt Jesus. He said, after all, that if He be lifted up He will draw all men to Himself.
I think the essence of your comment is a great point.
However, folks will shred you over the word "gimmick."