People continue modernizing church buildings and services because the failed seeker-sensitive approach still shapes much of evangelical practice.
That approach aims to remove perceived barriers (traditional architecture, formal liturgy, older music) to attract the unchurched. Yet, U.S. attendance has still fallen sharply over decades because the model prioritizes accessibility and emotional appeal over depth or formation.
Churches need to stop adapting to the shallow cultural preferences of outsiders because—though they can be welcomed—the church doesn’t exist to serve outsiders.
Nobody seems to understand how pricing works. The price is set by other people who want their room painted and are willing to pay $2400. The price is set by the other customers.
Just got quoted $2,400 to paint a 23 by 13 foot living room.
The 4 gallons of paint it takes to do the job costs about $110 at Home Depot, or around $160 if you want Sherwin Williams.
This is not a particularly skilled job.
You went to trade school, not medical school.
You own a brush and a roller.
Stop ripping people off, contractors.
@AlaskanKate A house out in order in my mind is like a fresh newly built apartment completely void of any furniture and perfect vinyl floors. Leave your life empty moral layand without the Holy Spirit, unclean spirits will move right in and have a house party.