Church Marketing Stinks had an interesting article last week entitled “Free Gas for First Time Church Visitors.” A church in Iowa is giving gas vouchers to first time visitors. The 3 gallon vouchers in essence pay for gas to and from the church building. The visitors also receive a Bible and an informational CD. Sounds like an original idea. Obviously, people are concerned about gas prices. I wonder what the reaction has been to this marketing idea? What are your thoughts?

I would also agree with Church Marketing Stinks when I say that the best part of the church desription is as follows:

The 10:30 a.m. service at Clearview is casual (no ties allowed) and is a blend between an Eagles concert and the freedom speech in Braveheart.

“Welcome to the hotel Calif… FREEEEEEEEEDDDOOOOMMMM!”