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Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind
Do you have any knowledge of any other LARGE (over 250 member) ALJC church in America using TV advertising?
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A friend I went to Bible School with is from a large UPC church in Arkansas. They run around 500+. They've advertised on television for a few years now. I don't believe they broadcast services though.
Thus far, advertising on television hasn't turned them charasmatic. Nor has it unleashed mass sin in the church. What it has done is allowed the church to reach into more homes each week than they could all year on visitation.
Now, his church still has outreach and door knocking. They give a lot of Home Bible Studies and, from what I've heard, still believe in dress standards. They don't believe, nor do I, that television is the end-all for outreach. Rather it's just another tool and means to reach into a lot of homes.
I wouldn't say they suddenly had 100 new people the week after advertising on television, but they have had significant response to it. Enough to continue on with it.