Buckhead Church

10/22/08

Messages for the people, not the choir (or just singles) by Indie B. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Considering myself very traditional in my worship preferences, I was apprehensive to attend Buckhead Church with my husband, who was not raised in a Christian home, but who found meaning in Andy Stanley's messages. While the rock concert-like worship was out of my comfort zone in the beginning, the worship-leaders continuously give the glory to God and always focus the congregation on worshiping from the heart, whatever that means for individuals. They also repeat verses often enough and songs frequently enough that I've even learned the words to some!

I had also heard that Buckhead Church is the Singles Church, but have been amazed by the children's programs! Our son is in one of the infant rooms, and the volunteers are so friendly and professional. The facilities are incredible!

I am so excited that God lead us to Buckhead Church! God is happening here, where there is something awesome for everyone!

10/12/08

At BHC your relavance is that of a simple number.

by Christiansingle at Citysearch

This church preaches the importance of developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ however your significance in the church is that of a number. The church is too busy controlling the masses. If you ask why BHC leadership why they can't devote any effort to individual needs they will respond with excuses that the population is growing beyond its control. Group conformity is the key to being accepted and so it is almost like joining a cult. In reality, the church puts more effort into Feng Shui (furnature and lighting) than to their mission which is to ... to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Their stategy is ... to create environments where people are encouraged and equipped to pursue intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. However, you will find that the church itself puts little effort into its mission and strategy. It is upon you to acheive this for the church. For this reason, membership in the church has little significance. The mission and strategy are simply marketing slogans. You can be a member of this church and still be as equally lost in the crowd as someone walking through the door for the first time.

If you attend BHC you will be a number. The significance of the number depends upon your ability to conform to the specific requirements of a quarterly meeting where the leadership gives you 15 minutes to introduce yourself to a group of people you don't know and form a bible study during a week night. The church's effort is to simply advertise the meeting, open the space, and provide sandwiches. The church itself provides absolutely no formality to the group formation process. However these community groups are the primary means of forming fellowship in the church.

• Pros: Thousands of people in one place. Its like going to a football game every Sunday.
• Cons: If you can't conform to certain aspects of the assimilation process you are insignificant.