[Aquila]

I think things ebb and flow. Today's churches need to offer people variety. Right now it seems that most aren't interested in formal and structured religion. When they come into the typical Apostolic Pentecostal church that's molded much like the UPCI they instinctively reject it. They want something that's real. And for them the formalized services seem "manufactured". However, jeans, T-shirts, and simple meetings where the Bible is read and discussed strikes a cord with them and they feel that it's authentic. I think it's a good thing for them.

Also, some actually enjoy and cherish the traditional more formalized services. These individuals wouldn't feel comfortable in what appears to be an unstructured "anything goes" environment. These will blossom and benefit from the traditional church form.

I think that we need to be open minded enough to realize that one size doesn't fit all.