There is a line that must be drawn between that which is expedient and that which is foolish. There is a line that must be drawn between that which is authorized by Scripture and that which is not. What is used to draw them in will be that which we MUST use to keep them. Those drawn by manipulation must be held by manipulation. Denominational churches that depend on musical concerts and entertainment to attract people find themselves in a trap.
Spirituality takes the back seat to physical gratification.
A slick tongued orator may draw a big crowd, but when the brighter lights beckon and he moves on the disciples soon dissipate. The most noble of benevolent service cannot be depended upon to grow a church. When we try to use benevolence as a manipulative tool to attract folks to the church we will soon find ourselves holding an empty bag. Even now the membership list in many congregations is padded with names of people who seldom attend. Pies in the face of youth ministers, parlor games, and appeals to the sensational will not bring one to the Christ who purchased the church with his own blood.