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Showing posts with label Fido. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Should A Church Feel Like a Coffee Shop?

Last night Luke and I spent some time in a coffee shop in Nashville called Fido and I loved the environment. It was live, comfortable, engaging, public and private. It is part of Bongo Java Roasting Company. What is it about the environment that made it so enjoyable? 

  1. It was my first time. First times usually make us take in an environment. Slowing down and see what is around me instead of rush in and out. Looking to see what ALL they have to serve and what ALL is on the shelves to sell. I drank my first Naked juice last night. 
  2. It was very public - full of people, but a table could be found,but no plug :( . 
  3. It was very private - no one intruded our space.
  4. It was live. Chatter was everywhere. Computers were everywhere. Deep conversations were going on as well as simple conversations. 
  5. It was comfortable. Not that the seats were some new kind of cushion but it just felt good to be there.
Why do people not feel that way at church? Or should we?