Perhaps you’ve heard the term “flash mob.” It’s what happens when a group of people, often through communications on a social media website, gather in a public place and perform some sort of unusual or unexpected act for a short time, then they melt back into the woodwork. Usually someone records the event for posting on Youtube (see a selection here).
A crowd of people might show up in Times Square at a certain time, for example, have a big pillow fight or dance to a pre-chosen song on their iPods, and then blend back into the crowd. Some churches have seen the flash mob phenomenon as an opportunity to provide seasonal inspiration — perhaps you’ve seen this video, one that makes me cry, of a mall food court being taken over by joyful folk singing the Hallelujah Chorus.
Has your church used the “flash mob” idea as a means of ministry or outreach in some way? I’m sure others would be interested in hearing about it. Just post a comment here, I’ll be watching for them to make sure they’re approved, and perhaps we can have a “flash blog” of creative ideas emerging.
What’s your idea?
Professor of Old Testament at Campbell University Divinity School in Buies Creek, North Carolina, and the Contributing Editor and Curriculum Writer at Good Faith Media.
