Might I suggest some good reading, "Postmodern Times," by Gene Edward Veith, Jr. Even if you do not read the whole book his conclusions (Chapter13) are worth reading. He says such things as: "the appeal of small, personal groups shows the continued relevance of small churches."

"The traditions of the church--including traditional forms of worship--may have more appeal than we realize, especially to a generation that lacks traditions but yearns for them."

In the consummer world, "The church may have to appeal to people's emotions, but it then must teach them how to think Biblically."

"The purpose of the church, however, is not so much to change as to change lives."

"Changes in style tend, often inadvertantly, to produce changes in content." (does form follow function or function follow form?)

He reminds me that it is those who stay the course, unwilling to change theology by majority vote, who will continue to be the church after all the fads fade away.

In His Service,
Rev Ron Bogs