https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/Let's Think Outside the Pew for a few moments . . .hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/596506What happens to many people at church is that they fall asleep and are embarrassed for doing so. Why not a church set up for napping or even full-blown snoozing? I mean, if God wants me to hear the sermon, does it matter that I'd be getting it subconsciously? If God is all-powerful, then He could...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/591012This would be close to the ideal church for those with problems, real or perceived. The ministers would be combination pastors and counselors. Sermons would be regarding self-improvement, i.e., loss of weight, smoking cessation, fidelity, building self confidence, and so on. Each sermon would...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/586484Perhaps a church for drinkers, where there is a cash bar in the back of the church, with waiters and waitresses serving alcoholic beverages to congregants during the service. The collection basket would have two sections, one for tithing to the church and the other for tips to the waitrons. Now...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/585931Sometimes people are uncomfortable with others and prefer being alone. This is not always possible, or acceptable, in most churches. How about a church for those who enjoy services, but really don't want to be around other people, or prefers to be alone. Such a church accommodating the meek, and...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/582335I often wonder why church services are largely relegated to Sundays (or, for some religions, Saturdays)? Is it to punish us by taking away from us a relaxing day off from work?I know tradition tells us God rested on that day, so we must as well. But we aren't resting by getting dolled up,...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/581195This could be a fun and a profitable church idea. The appeal is mostly to decorators and antiquers, but even the average person might enjoy it. The Church itself is set up like a swap meet of flea market, and parishioners bring furniture they have designed, they want to sell or want to show off...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/580886To my wife's chagrin, I am an early riser and I like being up late as well. How about a church for the night people, those who prefer to be awake in the dark, or insomniacs, or just people who happen to be up late, or early on a worship day. This would be the Church of the Night People and...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/579940There is no better way to appreciate God than to enjoy His gifts as we worship. Sometimes that can be good and sometimes that can be, shall we just say, uncomfortable. The "Church of the Elements" is a church that worships outdoors no matter what the weather. On a fine spring or summer day, that...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/579219Here's an idea to get people to come to church: Set up a "Golden Corral" type of church with buffet tables, dining tables and chairs. As the service is going on, people could be serving themselves, enjoying a fine brunch as the preacher serves a fine sermon.https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/archiew1965/575949They say the Family that prays together stays together. How about a church with pews friendly to families? Pews would be comfortable, each family would have a section instead of rigid seats. The section would contain a lounger, a small couch, beanbag chairs for teens and pre-teens, a cradle if...