Quote:
Originally Posted by pelathais
That kind of altar with railings creates a separation between the platform and the pews. It's a very real physical barrier. Opening it up and making the entire front of the church "the altar" probably had some beneficial effects on his desired revival.
|
That same thinking has eliminated the "pulpit" from platforms, replacing it with a small collapsible lectern, or clear plexiglass stand to hold a Bible or notes, or the pastor/teacher might just sit on a chair and speak.