* So what are the benefits of a mega-church?

Alright, time to ask some "pink elephant" questions. Staring with: What are the benefits of going to a mega-church? Before I go into specific questions, I'd like to hear from those who go to one.

* "Velvet Elvis"

Hey folks, At the suggestion of 2 pastors, I just purchased a book called Velvet Elvis, by Rob Bell: http://www.zondervan.com/cultures/en-us/Product/ProductDetail.htm?QueryStringSite=Zondervan&ISBN=031026345X http://www.amazon.com/Velvet-Elvis-Repainting-Christian-Faith/dp/031026345X I can't recommend this book highly enough! I've skimmed it so far, and will delve into it more into detail. For those who've read this book already, what do you think?

* Could this be the presidential election on 2008?

From E.J. Dionne Jr.: Big church, big tent: Some evangelicals reach out to Democrats: http://postgazette.com/pg/06339/743505-109.stm Also, he may be the next Republican Candidate for President: http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/672kwvro.asp Thoughts? Obama vs Romney. Christian vs Mormon - who would you choose?