"Remember what Jesus always wanted to know?" he asked. "What's the fruit we're producing? Is justice being done? Are people sharing their possessions? Are the oppressed being set free? Are relationships being healed? To me, that's the point. Everything else is just chatter." ...
"My theory of church growth is simple," said Bell, leaning across the table to deliver the coup de grace. "People drive a long way to see a fire."
Found the quote on a cool blog—Church Marketing Sucks run by the communications director for the Foursquare denomination (started by Jack hayford, I think).
Alas my reason for searching for Rob Bell was to find his great sermon called the "Theology of Breathing" for my friend Paul, but the Mars Hill website appears to be out of commission.
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Hey, thanks for the link and kind words about Church Marketing Sucks. We always appreciate it.
And just to clarify, Jack Hayford didn't start the Foursquare denomination, though he is the current president. Foursquare was actually founded in the early 20th century by Aimee Semple McPherson.
Little history for you I picked up from working with Brad. ;-)
Thanks again.
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