Mcdonald’S In A Church

[John81]

Religious group wants to build McDonald’s in a church

 

As church attendance falls, one group believes that the lure of a burger and fries might make church more appealing. 

 

McMass Project, which is the brainchild of Paul Di Lucca -- a creative director at the church branding agency Lux Dei Design -- is raising funds to put a McDonald's franchise inside a place of worship.

 

"Christianity is unable to capture modern audiences," Di Lucca told NBC News.  "There's a lack of innovation and lack of design thinking in Church communities." 

 

The multi-denominational group has launched a campaign on the crowdfunding site IndieGoGo and hopes to raise $1 million to build the first McDonald's church.  As of Friday, only $104 has been raised.

 

The groups says that the money will go toward purchasing a franchise and construction. The group is currently looking for a church to partner with.  

 

"It's time for churches to engage with entrepreneurship," writes the group on its IndieGoGo site. "By combining a church and a McDonald's we can create a self-sustaining, community-engaged, popular church, and an unparalleled McDonald's restaurant."

 

The site states that three million people leave the faith every year and that 10,000 churches closed down in 2013, while 70 million people eat McDonald’s every day. To attract potential donors, the group is offering T-shirts, hats and vinyl stickers “to adorn your laptop, hymn book and more!”

Di Lucca believes that fast food is one way to build faith in the modern era, but concedes that not everyone will be wild about the idea.

 

"We are aware a lot of people will think this is an insane idea," Di Lucca says.

 

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/11/28/businessman-wants-to-build-mcdonalds-in-church/

[2bLikeJesus]

Just when you thought neo-evangelicalism couldn't get any worse.  At the rate it's going I will not be surprised to hear "temple prostitutes" being re-introduced to entice new members.

 

Bro. Garry

[John81]

At first I thought the story was some sort of joke, and now I only wish it was!

 

Are they going to preach while people eat? Have a short "entertaining" service and all run into the McDonald's to chow down? Eat a McDonald's breakfast so they have an excuse to fall asleep during the service afterwards?

 

If this ever happens the McDonald's may be a success but it's rather certain the "church" won't be; at least not a biblical success.

[Ukulelemike]

Is this any different than the churches (some IFB) who have coffee houses in their churches? I have seen some with their own cafe, where they sell coffee, some even with Starbucks in them.

 

Besides, everyone knows, if you're going to have ANY kind of food place in your church, it should be Dunkin' Donuts. After all, baptise means to submerge, or dunk, so they COULD be called Baptist Donuts.

[John81]

Is this any different than the churches (some IFB) who have coffee houses in their churches? I have seen some with their own cafe, where they sell coffee, some even with Starbucks in them.

 

Besides, everyone knows, if you're going to have ANY kind of food place in your church, it should be Dunkin' Donuts. After all, baptise means to submerge, or dunk, so they COULD be called Baptist Donuts.

This prOBably only differs by scale or degree. Some churches today have an atmosphere more like a mall or community center rather than a place of reverence before God.

 

We have a few coffee pots going in our church kitchen and a member brings a couple boxes of donuts from our local store. These are enjoyed between the end of the first morning service and the beginning of Sunday School.

 

Perhaps you could build your church attendance by starting a breakfast or brunch buffet. Baptists love to eat. If you set up the buffet behind the pulpit and preach before they can eat, you will have all eyes looking that direction and everyone will be intently listening for your final key point of the sermon.

[ThePilgrim]

I have a feeling that a church with a Mc Donaldswill have preaching just as edifying as the food. 

[Jim_Alaska]

This prOBably only differs by scale or degree. Some churches today have an atmosphere more like a mall or community center rather than a place of reverence before God.

 

We have a few coffee pots going in our church kitchen and a member brings a couple boxes of donuts from our local store. These are enjoyed between the end of the first morning service and the beginning of Sunday School.

 

Perhaps you could build your church attendance by starting a breakfast or brunch buffet. Baptists love to eat. If you set up the buffet behind the pulpit and preach before they can eat, you will have all eyes looking that direction and everyone will be intently listening for your final key point of the sermon.

 

John and all. Posted below is a post from a message board located in the town I was born in, back on the east coast. It shows that what this topic is about is not too far fetched. Especially notice who the post is written by.

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PastorCindyA

 

Holly Fair Saturday, December 6 at FBC Gloucester

 

The First Baptist Church in Gloucester, located at 38 Gloucester Avenue, is hosting its annual Holly Fair on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00A.M. to 2:00P.M. The fair is a longstanding tradition in Gloucester and all are invited to come out for a day of shopping, food, and fun. You can find some great holiday gifts from the crafters who will be selling a variety of items and from our Boutique, selling handmade items. Our raffle table and silent auction feature over 40 gift certificates and items from local merchants and you can also take a chance at winning a Kindle! Then it’s time for our luncheon, featuring fish chowder, chili, and kale soup. Then you can check out the White Elephant table, featuring gently used treasures that you must have. There is something for everyone at this family-friendly fair. Hope to see you all there!

[ThePilgrim]

John and all. Posted below is a post from a message board located in the town I was born in, back on the east coast. It shows that what this topic is about is not too far fetched. Especially notice who the post is written by.

___________________________________________________________

 

PastorCindyA

 

Holly Fair Saturday, December 6 at FBC Gloucester

 

The First Baptist Church in Gloucester, located at 38 Gloucester Avenue, is hosting its annual Holly Fair on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00A.M. to 2:00P.M. The fair is a longstanding tradition in Gloucester and all are invited to come out for a day of shopping, food, and fun. You can find some great holiday gifts from the crafters who will be selling a variety of items and from our Boutique, selling handmade items. Our raffle table and silent auction feature over 40 gift certificates and items from local merchants and you can also take a chance at winning a Kindle! Then it’s time for our luncheon, featuring fish chowder, chili, and kale soup. Then you can check out the White Elephant table, featuring gently used treasures that you must have. There is something for everyone at this family-friendly fair. Hope to see you all there!

Holiday bazaars and such are common place in churches all over our area.

[John81]

Unfortunately, many churches around here have such things too, even some with women "pastors". Thankfully, not even the leftward moving IFBs in the area have such...so far.

 

The fastest growing Baptist church closest to us credits their many offerings for different groups of people and their friendly nature. They have quilt clubs, singles groups, divorced groups, book club, travel group, etc. They even have a female associate "pastor". They had to build a new church because of their growth.

 

We can't even talk one more box of donuts out of our church for Sunday morning!

[Jim_Alaska]

That church I posted about also has a coffee house called tradewinds. They advertise it a lot. Never a word about anything spiritual, or even about their services.

[John81]

They are following the "business model" and the "seeker friendly" approach which says we have to hook people into coming to church with entertainment, num-nums, prizes and the expectation of having fun.

 

Thankfully our church is sticking with the idea of the Holy Ghost drawing folks to church through preaching the Word, soul winning and shining the light of Christ for others to see.

[Genevanpreacher]

I like McD's, and coffee, and church! Talk about heavenly services! Wonder if they have a guy in every bathroom holding soft fluffy towels for members?

[John81]

I would find it difficult to concentrate upon the sermon if I were sitting there hungry and could smell the food from the McDonald's wafting through the sanctuary.

[Genevanpreacher]

I would find it difficult to concentrate upon the sermon if I were sitting there hungry and could smell the food from the McDonald's wafting through the sanctuary.

 

Uh... get in line? The food'll get cold if'n you wait too long there pal.

[Salyan]

Mcdonalds??? Even from a marketing perspective, that's a laugh. If you're going to turn God's house into a market, at least have something attractive like Starbucks. That'd most accurately match the portrait of a den of thieves, too.