Welcome to The Bridge, a Gen X church that is being replicated in Metro Detroit. The style of the worship and the style of the people. Although young people say spirituality is important, only a fraction attend church on a regular basis. So instead of formal messages and solemn hymms, these outreach styles are more relaxed, more relevant and, some might say, more fun. Most of the churches have slick web sites.
Gatherings often feature gourmet coffee, or in some cases imported beer.
Not that other churches do the wrong things. But from the beginning, we've just had just had an experience with God that is more relevant to our lives. We are an age of showbiz. If you use some showbiz in the proper context to deliver a message, it might be effective. Instead of using the Web site simply as the church's brochure, like so many do, Klein plans to create an Internet community with live chat rooms, discussion boards and e-mail newsletters.