tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29964825.post2801031574615965853..comments2023-07-18T08:20:22.355-07:00Comments on The James Hartline Report: The Seducing of American Christianity: Dumb, Dumber and Dumbo have replaced the names of Apostles Peter, Paul and James in American ChristianityJames Hartlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958648389620982326noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29964825.post-30383947957884329592010-02-09T15:15:26.056-08:002010-02-09T15:15:26.056-08:00INGREDIENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OR RELIGION
...INGREDIENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OR RELIGION<br /><br />1. Find an existing demand and/or create a demand<br />2. Be one of the major suppliers of a product in demand (limit or eliminate competition)<br />3. Convince people they need your product – something good will happen if they have it<br />4. Convince people that if they do not have your product that something bad will happen<br />5. Insure a healthy profit margin - revenue exceeds expenses<br />6. Create a product that produces a continuous stream of profits with numerous repeat customers<br />7. Have a marketing plan to increase sales<br />8. Employ an effective sales force that is effective and has responses prepared for anticipated objections<br />9. Limit overhead costs<br />10. Build an infrastructure that will continue the business far into the future<br />11. Have powerful, persuasive, enthusiastic, credible, dynamic leadership<br /><br />“Some examples of effective businesses that at one time or another fit most of these criteria include: Wal-Mart, Exxon Oil, General Motors, Microsoft, Oracle and America Online. I would be negligent if I forgot to mention organized religions, with the Catholics, Muslims, Baptists and Mormons being a few great examples.”<br /><br />America is the home of the free enterprise system and that extends to religion. Anyone can start a new religion for fun and profit and many people have. The “home church” movement is filled with starry eyed entrepreneurs who want to become the next big hit on the religion parade. <br /> <br />James, now is the time to quit complaining about what the mega churches are doing and start your own little church. You don’t need any permits, special education, or even a building. There are hundreds of self-employed pastors operating out of their homes in San Diego. Use an existing religion or make up your own religion and start building your flock. Soon you will have a tax free income stream and someday you may have your own mega church. With God, all things are possible. Use an existing God or design your own deity.Mike T.noreply@blogger.com