seeker-sensitive

The term “evangelicalism” now encompasses all theologically conservative Protestants except Black Protestantism, as explained below, whether they be Billy Graham–like neo-evangelicals, members of “seeker-sensitive” megachurches, traditional fundamentalists, or Pentecostals.13

American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010

Many megachurches—including Saddleback—use words like “seeker-sensitive” to describe their goal of attracting unchurched Christians by making worship a more “inviting” experience.

American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010

Though it bills itself as “practical” and “contemporary,” Living Word lacks much of the informality and theological flexibility of other, more seeker-sensitive megachurches.

American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010

Instead of being so seeker-sensitive (and thereby driving away the seekers), this Starbucks ought to focus its liturgy on those who are already dedicated coffee-drinkers; they're the ones who are addicted and need their daily dose.

Archive 2009-01-01 2009

They note the way these "seeker-sensitive" churches make visitors feel awkward (I attended more than a few seeker-sensitive churches when I was an Evangelical and I never felt awkward), but don't seem to notice the utter lack of reverence for the sacred.

What If Starbucks Marketed Like a(n Evangelical Mega)Church? 2009

They note the way these "seeker-sensitive" churches make visitors feel awkward (I attended more than a few seeker-sensitive churches when I was an Evangelical and I never felt awkward), but don't seem to notice the utter lack of reverence for the sacred.

Archive 2009-01-01 2009

Instead of being so seeker-sensitive (and thereby driving away the seekers), this Starbucks ought to focus its liturgy on those who are already dedicated coffee-drinkers; they're the ones who are addicted and need their daily dose.

What if Starbucks Marketed Like a Catholic Church? 2009

Many seeker-sensitive churches have eschewed traditional church buildings for warehouses.

The Man Who Will Quiz the Candidates - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

No doubt, it is many of those seeker-sensitive lessons that he used to help grow his church from one family to the 20,000-plus who attend every weekend now that will be on display as he quizzes Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama, nudging them toward his deeper purpose.

The Man Who Will Quiz the Candidates - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

Many seeker-sensitive churches have eschewed traditional church buildings for warehouses.

The Man Who Will Quiz the Candidates - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008