Comments on: Richest Singapore churches

By: Boobitter

Boobitter — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:43:31 +0000

Why do some people here are so bitter? If a church is blessed by our Lord, then what’s the point of questioning these churches?
You need yo enjoy what blessings you receive.

When a business man is rich, no questions asked. If a church is blessed and become rich, then these bitter peoples reacts. Grow up.

By: J J

J J — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:24:40 +0000

leeme,
you can do that too , as long you can find ways and meant to brainwash, sell your products well to people with the help of the bible, they will flock to you, money will come n you start finding bigger place ( more people mah) with better stage, hire professional artist to perform during service, preach all those things that suit their hearts and slowing suck their money lor.

By: leemee

leemee — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:25:29 +0000

hi again!

i think in today’s newspaper reported a better way of this . “Largest indepedent church is City harvest”. I think this way is less misleading/confusing since they are non-denominational and reflects the truth better.

in terms of membership among other independent non-denominational churches they should be the largest.

just saying “largest church” in singapore is quite misleading/confusing. Or maybe more detailed like ” largest church in terms of members attending a single physical place/building of worship”?

for ordinary people like me on the street ..

quite impress in how they can combine concert/showmanship/self-improvement course/fashion/bible in their services.

thanks!

By: Stillhaventfound

Stillhaventfound — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:53:29 +0000

Leemee, they are talking about individual churches, not denominations and the like. The Methodist denomination may have more than 33,000 members in total, but no individual Methodist church has more than 33,000 members. Therefore, City Harvest is the largest church in Singapore.

By: leemee

leemee — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:28:48 +0000

hi again!

still abit confusing…if average attendence is what they mean..think the methodists or catholics have many more attending services on a sunday or over the weekend?

probably they are refering to among indepedent churches if they want to be accurate?

3 cents! thanks:)

By: kenny

kenny — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:31:01 +0000

It usually means the average attendance (and not registered membership) of all who attend the main worship services and other such services like children’s church, chinese service, etc(on Sunday or over the weekend).

By such accounting, CHC is the largest in Singapore. But not in SE Asia or Asia.

By: leemee

leemee — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:26:07 +0000

another question i always have. What do churchs mean by having largest church in asia or south east asia? ( for example city harvest)

do they mean building size? or membership? I think its quite misleading by some of their members to claim it as largest church in singapore where obviously some other churches are larger in membership.

maybe it will be more accurate to say largest independent church?

2 cents! thanks:)

By: BeRniE

BeRniE — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:30:31 +0000

People always look at figures. In a church of 20,000, of course you generate more $$$ than a church of 1000. What people fail to look at are the demographics. NCC is made up of mostly regular working adults. Not the rich and wealthy who attend Barker Rd or Wesley and quietly getaway from the scrutiny of the media eye.

By: pringles

pringles — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:35:36 +0000

Jesus said, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

I dont think rich church is equal to poor

By: lipkee

lipkee — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:15:29 +0000

Hi journeyman,

Thanks for your clarification and comment.

I also don’t believe in being dogmatic and religious. Jesus was not dogmatic when He walked on Earth. Jesus is not religious as He lives and speaks in us.

All the best to you in your journey of exploring the human condition and seeking out wisdom, truth and meaning.

Shalom.