GC in Houston and AFF

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by committed

I do believe we were spoiled. People blink at $28 (+ a lot more) for just one night of some other Gospel groups - then complain about $75 for the entire Conference. Sounds like some just want to find fault.

I assume you are comparing going to a concert to General Conference. I would agree with you except that General conference isn't marketed like a concert is. There is a fundamental difference in why people are being told they should go to a concert compared to why they are being told they should go to general conference. The thing is, if general conference was marketed more as a social gathering and a place to meet friends while still being serious about God, then it would be much easier to justify whatever price tag is put on it. Instead it's marketed as a great church service and people have a problem paying for a church service, let alone 75 dollars for one.

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by committed

I do believe we were spoiled. People blink at $28 (+ a lot more) for just one night of some other Gospel groups - then complain about $75 for the entire Conference. Sounds like some just want to find fault.

Dude (Dudette) - I remember sitting through some of those offerings in the past. $75.00 is cheap just to get those guys to stop.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by pelathais

Dude (Dudette) - I remember sitting through some of those offerings in the past. $75.00 is cheap just to get those guys to stop.

But, have they stopped even though people are paying out $75.00 admission for the show?

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Sam

But, have they stopped even though people are paying out $75.00 admission for the show?

Yeah, for the most part. Of course not every offering is to pay the Conference expenses and the cost of renting out an arena and the booth areas. It is an expensive "show" to put on. Paying for that "show" will always require some ingenuity.

[Esther]

I know the cost of renting these places are exhortiant. That being said, I still think there needs to be a family rate.

For me, one person is not so bad, but for a family of 4 or more, that can be way more than they can afford.

[Jason B]

Originally Posted by committed

I do believe we were spoiled. People blink at $28 (+ a lot more) for just one night of some other Gospel groups - then complain about $75 for the entire Conference. Sounds like some just want to find fault.

Sounds like some people just want to live a life of ease off the hard work of the saints and home missions pastors struggling to get by. Just sayin'

[rgcraig]

What's up with Resolution #4?

[Bella1]

I am going to General Conference on Saturday night, possibly Sunday Evening. Where is everyone meeting up at? Or do I need to make a LARGE sparkly sign with APostolic Friends Forum on it and walk around until someone tells me that they are a part of it? (and have all everyone at GC fainting and falling out?!)

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Bella1

I am going to General Conference on Saturday night, possibly Sunday Evening. Where is everyone meeting up at? Or do I need to make a LARGE sparkly sign with APostolic Friends Forum on it and walk around until someone tells me that they are a part of it? (and have all everyone at GC fainting and falling out?!)

You'd probably be surprised how many WOULD know it.

[Bella1]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

You'd probably be surprised how many WOULD know it.

I KNOW! I make the type of person who loves to shock people (I have gotten more mellow with age though) and oooohhhhhh to see some of the UPPER's faces! TeeHeeHee!