Does Internet Marketing for churches contribute to a consumerism mentality?
There is quite a debate going on regarding consumerism within churches and how, and to what extent this is impacting the discipleship directives of Jesus for his followers. I have studied the propositions from both sides of the aisle, and have concluded to my own satisfaction that utilizing Internet marketing to reach out to those that need the ministries of the church does not necessarily contribute to the rise in consumerism being debated.
Any church that is following the teachings of scripture would assert that a community of GROWING believers is a primary goal for their church. Internet marketing for churches is only the outreach to expose their mission and ministry to a larger number of people who could become a part of the group.
Stay true to the Word of God, but use all means possible to build the Kingdom of God.
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I agree with this brother…. Even though some people are very skeptic on christian internet marketers.
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Consumerism will rise regardless if the church would utilize internet marketing or not. I prefer to see it as a modern way of reaching out. It just so happen that on a business perspective, it really works.