To the purpose driven pastor, sinner is a dirty word, the Gospel will not be enough to bring people back to your church and the pastor is no longer a shepherd. Most people know Rick Warren because of the Purpose Driven Life, which is bad enough. He also however penned another book called the Purpose Driven Church which is what most modern pastors are trained with. Here are some interesting quotes:
Figure out what mood you want your service to project, and then create it. (p. 264)
We start positive and end positive. (p. 271)
We use humor in our services ... it is not a sin to help people feel good. (p. 272)
Cultivate an informal, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere. (p. 272)
We made a strategic decision to stop singing hymns in our seeker services. (p. 285)
We have attracted thousands more because of our music. (p. 285)
Saddleback now has a complete pop/rock orchestra. (p. 290)
