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So if I wanted to start my own protestant church... I'd need, what, a building?
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:30 am
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:30 am
Driving down 190 the other day between BR and Opelousas I counted at least three "churches" in crappy metal buildings or strip malls. One looked like a lawnmower shed and had a sign that said something like "Word of Life Ministries" or similar.
Is this all I need? A space of some sort, a sign, and some chairs? Do I need some sort of credential to do this? A lot of these nondemominational places don't appear like they could afford a full time pastor. But if you can talk folks into putting money in the plate, the tax exemption is a pretty good deal.
Is this all I need? A space of some sort, a sign, and some chairs? Do I need some sort of credential to do this? A lot of these nondemominational places don't appear like they could afford a full time pastor. But if you can talk folks into putting money in the plate, the tax exemption is a pretty good deal.
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Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:31 am to Slippy
A lot of them are scams
Can get gubment money to “help people” and buy cars and stuff with nonprofit status
Can get gubment money to “help people” and buy cars and stuff with nonprofit status
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:31 am to Slippy
if you have cult leader skills it can be very lucrative
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:33 am to Slippy
The Church of Slippy. Much potential.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:34 am to cgrand
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if you have cult leader skills
I dunno, I can be pretty charismatic when I am selling Cutco knives. I could definitely do this.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:35 am to Slippy
So you've got a low budget option, which is what you described, but the real money maker is the high dollar option. It's more upfront but you'll have hippie dippy girls and their skinny pant wearing husbands at your place every Sunday for "worship service." Get a white brick building with lots of windows, call it something like "The Healing King's Church" and complete it with a cafe and a zip line
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:35 am to Slippy
You're going to need a complete absence of morals to be a preacher before you need a building.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:36 am to Slippy
Just don’t frick any kids or secretaries and you’d be miles ahead of some of the more mainstream guys.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:37 am to Slippy
You need one of these out front.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:38 am to Slippy
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Driving down 190 the other day between BR and Opelousas I counted at least three "churches" in crappy metal buildings or strip malls. One looked like a lawnmower shed and had a sign that said something like "Word of Life Ministries" or similar.
Is this all I need? A space of some sort, a sign, and some chairs? Do I need some sort of credential to do this? A lot of these nondemominational places don't appear like they could afford a full time pastor. But if you can talk folks into putting money in the plate, the tax exemption is a pretty good deal.
The British probably said the same thing about the colonies.
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In 1790, when the newly founded United States (formerly the Thirteen Colonies) counted almost four million people in the first national census, there were fewer than 65,000 Catholics (about 1.6% of the population). John Carroll, first Catholic bishop assigned to the United States, in 1785 estimated the number of Catholics at 25,000; 15,800 in Maryland, 7,000 in Pennsylvania and 1,500 in New York. There were only 25 priests.
Protestants are the reason you get to enjoy this country.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:43 am to cgrand
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you have cult leader skills it can be very lucrative
" I've been involved in a number of cults, both as a follower and a leader..... You have more fun as a follower...., but you make more money as a leader"
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:45 am to Slippy
The Last Baptist Church
Actually you may want to spend some time writing some literature and lore first.
Golden plates and Space Wizards are popular
Actually you may want to spend some time writing some literature and lore first.
Golden plates and Space Wizards are popular
This post was edited on 10/21/24 at 7:47 am
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:46 am to LB84
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Protestants are the reason you get to enjoy this country.
The colonists had to get the French Catholics to win the revolution for them
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:47 am to Slippy
Yesterday I was driving back from Sam's and saw the completion of this building that I could just tell was going to be a "former drug addict church", and it was confirmed yesterday.
You just need a building, a 501(c)(3), and a a captive audience.
You just need a building, a 501(c)(3), and a a captive audience.
This post was edited on 10/21/24 at 7:47 am
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:52 am to Slippy
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Is this all I need?
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:54 am to LB84
quote:Yes, they were persecuting other protestants.
Protestants are the reason you get to enjoy this country
Posted on 10/21/24 at 8:00 am to Ingeniero
Close, but the name wouldn’t work. Would need to be something that does t mention something offensive. Like healing and Prayer and Jesus. Go with Something like. The Bridge, The Relevant Church, Ignite church, Elevate church, Destiny Church.. that will attract the ones who want a country club experience.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 8:01 am to Slippy
You need nice jeans and a sweater to lead services.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 8:03 am to Slippy
I guess by implication all you’d need to start a Romanist pagan cult location is the blessing of a false teacher making the false claim that Christ somehow gave him successive authority over people. And some diddling.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 8:05 am to Slippy
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So if I wanted to start my own protestant church... I'd need, what, a building?
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Driving down 190 the other day between BR and Opelousas I counted at least three "churches" in crappy metal buildings or strip malls. One looked like a lawnmower shed and had a sign
Given you designating them as “Protestant” I’m assuming you are Catholic.
I’m going to present a question for you-what do you think Jesus would want and where would he preach?
A church having a billion dollar art collection and painted ceilings? Or a shack and helping it’s members and people in the community in need?
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