[Alberta's Child]

I predict that the first thing these churches are likely to do is lay off every employee except their clergy and their business administrators. And there are surely some smart clergy out there who can fill both roles.

These churches will turn into volunteer organizations that have no need to cover payroll taxes, have minimal overhead expenses, and rid themselves of all the burdens associated with being a well-financed arm of the government as many of them are these days.

In other words, churches will go back to being what they always should have been: religious organizations.

[HiTech RedNeck]

The “house church” is also likely to come back, which was a common New Testament phenomenon.

Losing the “audience/stage” vibe will probably add to the mutual communion sense of worship gatherings.

The church is one organization that fares better under pressure. If you want to make a church weak, make it too easy for that church.

[IrishBrigade]

In other words, churches will go back to being what they always should have been: religious organizations.

That’s all fine and dandy, as long as you’re ok with them divesting their schools, hospitals, and other charitable organizations...