Church: members vs customers


	Church: members vs customers

traviscrocker

8-2-2009 7:37 AM

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church, attendance, attrition

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8-2-2009 9:39 AM

michellezm

Personally I chose neither option. I don't believe in institutional Christianity - though I concede the practical necessity of having such organisations.

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