Matt Chandler: Christian Churches Have Become an ‘Arena Culture’ Focused on Self

by Taylor Berglund | Feb 9, 2018 | Video

If you’re asking whether your church is fun, you’re asking the wrong question. Pastor Matt Chandler explains how our churches have shifted into an “arena culture” over the last few decades and offers some worldview corrections in this quick video.

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The Galatians 2:20 Foundation of Memorial Day

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by Charisma Media Staff

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