Culture and the Church: The Evolution of Modern Methods- Part 4: Multi-Campus Churches
The mega-church model has lead to the beginnings of multi-campus churches. This has become a necessity in that churches are becoming so large that the church does not have enough space or services to accommodate all of the people who desire to attend. These multi-campus churches come in many forms from a smaller model that runs two services simultaneously in two different rooms on a single campus with the pastor on the screen in one room to the global model where a church runs services where the pastor speaks to a group of people across the world via video technology. The growth in technology has also been essential in opening the door for the multi-campus church model. These multiple campuses usually have their own staff which includes the usual roles that you would find on a church staff, but the preaching pastor is from another location. These are springing up all over the country. Some more famous multi-campus churches include North Point Community Church based in Alpharetta, Georgia and Life Church based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Â
Pros: Multi-campus churches have improved on the mega-church model by making church smaller so that it is easier for members to build community. Multi-campus churches have individual campus staff teams which allows church members to more easily get to know the church leaders. This form of church also has a very seeker welcoming program and in most cases good teaching from the main teaching pastor.Â
Cons: Video screens are impersonal. It can seem really awkward when a speaker on a screen asks you to interact through raising your hand or repeating something after him. It is also a concern that the church members come to listen to a good speaker over seeking God.
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