remodeling my sanctuary

[PreachingMoney]

Originally Posted by Margies3

Ummm,, KK, if this pastor chose those banners to start with, I don't know that I feel confident that he'll make the right decision in remodeling. UNLESS those are the first things he plans to burn in a huge bonfire out back.

Get rid of those, add some REAL altar rails for people to pray at and you'll be fine. I hate this new look in churches where they've done away with altar rails.

Oh ya, and that pulpit - could ya maybe make that about 1/4 the size?? Talk about huge!

We teach obedience and submission to God.

Do you struggle with the words the banners display?

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by PreachingMoney

We teach obedience and submission to God.

Do you struggle with the words the banners display?

The message that you teach, and the message that a visitor probably gets from the banners are two different animals.

It's obvious that obedience and submission are priorities at this church. A visitor's first impression might be that obedience and submission to the local church authority is priority #1. Just being honest!

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway

The message that you teach, and the message that a visitor probably gets from the banners are two different animals.

It's obvious that obedience and submission are priorities at this church. A visitor's first impression might be that obedience and submission to the local church authority is priority #1. Just being honest!

You're right. The initial message is authoritarian. It makes it difficult to get out a message of love and grace if you start with obedience and submission, IMO.