WaveChurch Conference Center, The 13 Million Dollar oops.

Recently in Virgina Beach a really cool church Called "WaveChurch" built a new mega conference center that cost over 13 Million dollars. They call it "Architectural Evangelism" as stated by the Steve Mizzelle the "Operations Manager".

That is great! Using the pure architecture of a Church to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

That is what they are saying right? Right?

No.

Here is what Steve Kelly, pastor of The Wave Church says...according to an article by the Virgina Pilot...

The 80,000-square-foot behemoth is Wave Church's new worship center, an $18 million complex with a 2,500-seat, high-tech auditorium and a bookstore, cafe and coffee bar.

What it intentionally doesn't have, inside or out, are any of the symbols - steeple, bell tower, stained glass, even a cross - that traditionally say "church" to the public.

"I just don't think that's what people are looking for in the 21st century," said the Rev. Steve Kelly, senior pastor of the evangelical church since 1999. "I was looking for something more corporate, something more contemporary."

You know what? I think he is right! People are not looking for a cross in the 21st Century. They are looking for Self Help, They are looking for prosperity, they are not looking for The Gospel of Jesus Christ. The bible makes it very clear that people HATE the Gospel. Let's not forget that, people hate the Gospel.

Mark Driscoll makes a point to show people that they also hate the Cross. It's offensive, disgusting, horrifying. It's where people were murdered, it was where Christ was slain for sinners like you and me.

I am outraged by this mega church in Virgina Beach who call themselves Christians but hide the Cross where their savior was crucified.

Hey WaveChurch your unoffensive "Church" offends me. I am offended by your cowardice of the Gospel.