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At my prior church that's part of it but really it speaks more to theology.
I don't really get this response, as I have not stated anything otherwise.
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The most important thing will be front and center. If you're evangelical it's the preacher and the podium and everything flows from there.
That's where you miss it. What's front and center is the atmosphere that gets whoever says "I can't go to church because I wont be accepted" in the door. The building architecture is all about this, not necessarily about the preacher. (obviously, there will be exceptions). I don't even 100% agree with it, but I understand it.
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Here's the word now go share it outside of here. If you're liturgical its the real presence that's more than just a 'god is everywhere at all times' type thing. The story of God is told all throughout the church and your congregation is steeped in it (via stained glass, the liturgy, the procession). So why neglect the building, pews, and windows?
Luke 15: 7 - "Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance."
(note: personally, I don't see either or as being better or worse, so I have no interest in any sort of debate where I am defending evangelical design. I am just telling you were it comes from)