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The McDonaldization of the Church: When Efficiency Replaces Presence
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In this compelling episode, Dr. Joseph Mattera explores how modern church culture has often traded spiritual depth for speed, convenience, and consumer appeal—what sociologists call the “McDonaldization” of society. But what happens when the Church begins to mirror fast-food values more than Kingdom values?
Dr. Mattera unpacks the dangers of prioritizing metrics over maturity, systems over shepherding, and spectacle over sacred rhythms. This episode is a clarion call to return to a model of church rooted in presence, discipleship, and the slow, beautiful work of spiritual formation.
Whether you’re a leader or a layperson, this conversation will challenge how you view growth, success, and faithfulness in today’s Church.
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