Do You Use People?
I just had a conversation with someone who called me to share how excited they were, because they had an incredible opportunity to offer me. This great opportunity would bring financial blessing to me, the churches I pastor, and many of the people who attend. This opportunity would require no work on my part, just the willingness to allow this person time to share with the congregations.
Sigh. I have to be honest, I get tired of all the marketing / pyramid schemes that think the church is a great place to do their thing. They use people in the church because most churches are great networks. Where else can you find such a diverse group of people all under one roof?
I have a policy in any church I pastor not to allow people to promote their personal business schemes. Whether it's a pyramid type scheme, or even a financial adviser, I don't allow them a church platform for promoting their stuff. I think it's unfair and unethical to do so.
But it seems that there are many who have no problem in using their church connections to entice people (read: guilt people) into signing up. Shame on them.
What do you think? Do you believe that church should be a place where these types of businesses practice their wares?