Mynhardt van Pletsen

Introduction

One of my favourite quotes is this one from an anonymous, but very wise, person:

 “Very often I’ve found that the real truth of any matter is found in the balancing of two other, seemingly opposing, truths.” 

Thinking of this quote constantly reminds me that no matter how hard we try to ignore this simple fact, in every area of life there will always be grey areas. Even as religious or faith-based humans, we sometimes have to acknowledge that everything isn’t as easy and simple as being either black or white.

Please keep all that I’ve said just now in mind when you journey with me through this next series of posts: My Megachurch Confessions. We will discuss together three positive and three negative (?) confessions of working and worshiping in a megachurch environment, culminating in a series of eight posts.

Just a final disclaimer before we jump into the murkiness:

1.    Please know that all of this is based on my own, personal observations. Yours may be different, and that’s ok;

2.    Please don’t feel pressured into thinking that you have to agree with me. You don’t, and that’s really ok too;

3.    Also know that I not only respect, but are also immensely thankful for, every church of any denomination or size, that honestly and authentically searches for and worships God, where they are, with what they have been given!

So, with that said, please make sure that you have your seatbelt on as we go on this ride together, starting of with the positive side of things!

To supplement your reading through this series, or just for an alternative perspective, check out these:

• Beyond Megachurch Myths

• Megachurch Survey (pdf courtesy of Leadnet.org)