The Purpose-Driven Church, also referred to by various names such as the Emerging Church, New Paradigm Church, and Outcome-Based Religion, represents a modern religious movement that appears inviting but harbors a dangerously flawed concept. The term Purpose-Driven Church is somewhat deceptive, as all churches inherently have a purpose, rendering the name vague. These churches focus on growth in numbers for the sake of growth itself, employing a variety of programs and schemes akin to commercial business tactics to achieve their goals. Influenced by business principles, leaders like Dr. Rick Warren of Saddleback Community Church near Santa Ana, California, utilize sharp marketing psychology to attract and retain members. The emphasis on numerical and financial success often leads to compromising the absolute truths of God's Word, prioritizing church membership and income over spiritual integrity. Their approach, rooted in pragmatism, addresses everyday issues like personal finance and relationships through worldly philosophy rather than divine guidance, packaging messages to entertain and emotionally influence without alienating anyone. This results in congregations that may feel good about themselves but are led away from a true relationship with Christ, failing to harness carnal nature through divine connection. Ultimately, these Purpose-Driven Churches amount to religious, social, do-gooder organizations aiming to change the world according to their own perceptions rather than God's will, setting aside His Word in favor of outcomes they desire.

The Purpose-Driven Church movement, as part of the broader Outcome-Based religion, presents significant spiritual dangers by prioritizing human feelings over the truth of God's word. These churches focus on creating a positive experience, urging members to "experience God" through theatrical elements like music, slide programs, and dramatic stage productions, rather than emphasizing the hard facts of spiritual truth. This approach fosters an environment where feelings, not humble submission to God's standards, guide actions, often leading to a lack of correction or restraint of human nature. Leaders of these Outcome-Based religions reject God's word when it disrupts the unity they seek, avoiding correction if it threatens their desired outcomes. Their services aim to ensure only positive experiences, avoiding guilt or warnings about heresy, which creates an atmosphere of Christian political correctness focused on happiness and tolerance. Instead of turning people to God's word for answers, they rely on Christian counselors trained in psychology, neglecting the simple instruction found in a personal relationship with the Creator through study, prayer, and meditation. The foundational sin of Purpose-Driven churches is idolatry, seen in their rejection of God-given doctrines that hinder their goals, particularly their concept of unity, often termed "comm-unity." This approach seems right to them, but it aligns with satan's deceptive tactics, subtly twisting truth to make evil appear good and good appear evil. Satan's pattern of destruction involves infiltration from within, combined with external enticement through a distracting, sensuous culture, weakening congregations without needing physical presence due to modern media influences. An example of this shift is seen in the Saddleback Community Church in Anaheim, California, which, while technically part of the Southern Baptist Convention, has theologically departed from it by adopting the New Paradigm of Outcome-Based religion. This apostasy from their previous commitment has led to significant growth in membership and finances, but at the cost of exploiting their members, making merchandise of them, and leading them astray from true spiritual grounding.

The Purpose-Driven Churches, also referred to as the Emerging Church or Outcome-Based Religion, represent a significant development in the spiritual landscape, signaling a major step toward Christ's return. These organizations, while calling themselves Christian, operate more as slick business entities with human philosophical, pagan, and occult religious undertones, fitting comfortably into the broader scheme of a unified Western world. They are not entirely new, but their approach appears different from traditional expectations, influencing people in a direction contrary to God's purpose. Their appeal is particularly strong among Israelitish people, yet their reach extends into the Gentile world, with operations in places like Rwanda and plans for North Korea. The Purpose-Driven Churches share similarities with other groups like the International Christian Embassy, Jerusalem, in their political and theological aims, aligning with a dominionist perspective that seeks to establish God's Kingdom on earth before Christ's return, a stance in direct opposition to God's Word which reserves this act for Jesus Christ after His return.

The Purpose-Driven church philosophy has spread beyond the United States into other nations, evident in places like British Columbia and Australia, where its influence is strong. A small church named Church of Truth Community of Conscious Living, with its focus on personal journeys of self-discovery and enhanced relationships with life, exemplifies a blend of occult and New Age religion with Purpose-Driven principles. This partnership, though seemingly unusual, is facilitated by the strong emphasis on tolerance within Purpose-Driven church leadership, which prioritizes members' acceptance of diverse beliefs. Such tolerance, however, leads to teachings that equate all truths, placing psychologists, philosophers, and various religious ideologies on the same level as the Creator. This approach is seen as a dangerous deviation, undermining the unique supremacy of God. The terminology used by Purpose-Driven churches, including words like unity, community, fellowship, and tolerance, carries specific meanings that differ from common understanding, requiring careful scrutiny to grasp their intended purpose.

Purpose-driven churches have redefined the concept of tolerance, shifting it from respecting differences to accepting all religious beliefs without question. In their daily practice, they make no attempt to correct errors in others' beliefs, prioritizing a strong, unified organization over truth. They hold the position that all truth is equal, accepting individuals on their own terms without clarifying the differences between their beliefs and the truth of God. This approach, driven by a desire for unity, subtly leads to idolatry and polytheism, as they place various religious texts and philosophies on the same level as the Bible. These churches align themselves with Christianity while promoting an appealing mixture of true Christianity, paganism, philosophies, entertainment, and informality. Their phenomenal growth and appeal do not mask their anti-Christ stance, as they fail to use Christ's sayings exclusively as the foundation of their way of life. By equating all truths, they promote a deceptive unity that aims to establish a kingdom on earth apart from God, playing a role in a broader religious movement toward a worldwide kingdom. Their doctrines and behaviors do not conform to Christ's instructions and examples, revealing a continuation of worldly practices under a religious guise.

The Purpose-Driven churches, as part of the broader Outcome-Based religion movement, exhibit an attractiveness that draws significant attention and membership growth, evidenced by their huge congregations and extensive media coverage. Their leaders, such as Rick Warren of Saddleback Community Church, receive substantial focus in the nation's media, with programs like Forty Days of Community and Forty Days of Peace being prominently highlighted. This rapid expansion and public attention are set to continue, as their well-packaged approach effectively produces the outcomes their leadership desires. However, these churches fundamentally stray from setting Christ apart as special or consecrating Him before their people. They often cast aside any of His teachings that hinder the unity or outcomes they seek, prioritizing growth and fellowship over truth. Their concept of unity, which they term "community," does not demand adherence to a central core of biblical truths but instead promotes tolerance, accepting individuals and their beliefs without reservation, regardless of their origin or content. This approach elevates unity above truth, fostering a deceptive environment that blinds members with a feel-good social atmosphere and an unwillingness to adhere to biblical standards. The leadership of Purpose-Driven churches has redefined the purpose of the church, presenting their ideas in an entertaining, consumer-friendly manner that masks an underlying confusion with mere Christian window-dressing. They urge members to "experience God" through personal imagination rather than a relationship with Him, which veers dangerously close to deceptive spiritual practices. Their ultimate purpose is not salvation through Jesus Christ but to establish a large, powerful quasi-religious organization focused on good works and their vision of a kingdom on earth, disregarding God's stated purposes. This movement, already entrenched in American life, is expanding its influence into other Israelitish nations like Canada, Australia, and England. Leaders like Rick Warren view fundamentalism, including Christian fundamentalism, as an enemy driven by fear, indicating a growing rift with those who hold to biblical standards. The Purpose-Driven churches represent a religious phenomenon that, while attractive and globally scoped, promotes a modern form of polytheism under the banner of Christianity, following a pattern of deception that has historical roots and continues to mislead many.

In recent decades, a significant religious movement has emerged in the United States, often referred to by journalists and researchers as the Purpose-Driven Church, Outcome-Based Religion, or the New Paradigm Church. These terms describe a popular phenomenon that, while identifying as Christian, has redefined Christianity in a way that attracts large numbers of followers. This movement builds massive community mega-churches, with some congregations boasting memberships between five and twenty thousand, and facilities hosting tens of thousands at weekend services. The rapid growth and emotional appeal of these churches stand in stark contrast to the biblical pattern of a small, remnant group of true followers. Their popularity and expansive influence suggest a departure from the narrow, difficult path described by Jesus Christ, indicating a broader cultural shift in religious perception and practice within the nation.

The Purpose-Driven Churches are seeking a uniformity of purpose in their beliefs, which do not align with biblical truth. Their approach, as exemplified by Rick Warren, involves removing those who resist this conformity. This push for uniformity mirrors broader societal trends orchestrated by satan to create a unified, anti-God system across political, educational, economic, and religious spheres. As Christians, we stand apart from this uniformity due to our conviction in the truth of God's Word, making us potential targets of opposition. Like the fundamental religious organizations, we perceive the dangers most strongly in the realm of religion and recognize the importance of maintaining our unique convictions amidst pressures to conform. The sounding of trumpets, symbolic of prayer and alertness, urges us to remain vigilant and prepared, seeking God's presence and guidance as we navigate these challenging times.