More truth than humor here

The church-growth gurus in the ***A and the LCMS are well-intentioned, to be sure- despite pushing a theologically terrible ideology which, in practice, doesn't work as a means of bringing people to Christ. It's most successful in attracting members from other churches who find all that pandering to their fallen natures attractive.

One thing they do accomplish, though: making faithful pastors who understand the difference between bringing people to Christ and adding members feel like miserable failures. The effect of the totally unbiblical emphasis on numerical growth on clergy morale is devastating.

Lark News is a satire site, but this time they make a point which is far too valid to be funny.

Thanks to the Bunniemeister for the tip.