July 13, 2011

Church: Top Ten Signs You Might Want to Keep Looking

 

10. The first words someone says to you are "I'm sorry, but that's our pew." 

 

9. When the offering is low, they pass the plate around again. And again. 

 

8. They say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic... and it's March. (Or even July 4th weekend for that matter...)

 

7. The church website has five or more pictures of the senior pastor on the front page alone. (ahem)

 

6. "I see you have a Bible! Great! Let me get you a copy of the other book we use... It's kind of a sequel!" 

 

5. The name of the church is longer than five words... much longer.

 

4. This guy is preaching. Or this guy. Or this gal. Or this guy. Or... this guy.

 

3. Three words: The Power Team. 

 

2. Worship Song: You Spin Me Right Round Jesus, Right Round. 

 

1. You are being preached to by a hologram. (seriously)

 

Bonus: This guy is there. 

Jul 13, 2011 3:29:53 PM

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Dan Brown

Don't forget this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRP5xIeqBB8

Posted by: Dan Brown | July 17, 2011 at 08:02 PM

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