From Church to Showbiz: Why So Many Churches Feel Like Entertainment Halls Today
From Church to Showbiz: Why So Many Churches Feel Like Entertainment Halls Today Let’s Be Honest… Have you ever walked into a church and felt like you were in a concert or a TED Talk? Lights flashing, cameras everywhere, worship team dressed like pop stars, and the pastor comes up with the energy of a hype man. You sit through the whole service… and leave wondering if God ever showed up. You’re not alone. A lot of us feel it—even if we don’t say it. Something's off. Something deep. Something sacred is missing in many churches today. What Happened to the Church? There was a time when walking into church felt different. You sensed a Holy presence. There was a reverence in the air. People came broken, expecting to meet with God. There were no gimmicks—just truth, love, repentance, and worship. But now, for many churches, it feels more like “What can we do to keep them entertained for 90 minutes?” Let’s call it what it is: the entertainment takeover. 1. ...