[Dr. Eckleburg]

What might be really interesting would be to televise two shows -- one which could be termed a "Purpose-Driven membership drive" and the other where Scripture is preached loud and clear, like in Spurgeon's sermons.

One would sponsor AA meetings and raffles; the other Bible studies and choir practice.

Wonder which one would "win?"

[xzins]

This is just me...and nearly all of my friends....

But "great preaching" beats "great program" any day of the week.

[NZerFromHK]

...where Scripture is preached loud and clear, like in Spurgeon's sermons.

That is a big no-no to them, this is the UK! ;-) You will get a bigger stare when you mention the name of Spurgeon to a Briton than ever in the US.

[kjam22]

What might be really interesting would be to televise two shows -- one which could be termed a "Purpose-Driven membership drive" and the other where Scripture is preached loud and clear, like in Spurgeon's sermons. One would sponsor AA meetings and raffles; the other Bible studies and choir practice. Wonder which one would "win?"

Our church is starting down the "purpose driven" path in a couple of weeks. I really dread it. As far as which one would win... it depends on how you decide the winner. If you're talking about sheer numbers... I'm afraid the purpose driven thing will win. If you're talking about lives really changed.... then that's another thing.