I have been doing much thinking lately as to whether or not a Christian bookstore would work in my area.We currently do not have one since the old one closed more than 5 years ago .I realize with the current state of online purchasing and e-books , the question has to be is it viable at all. Would there be enough support locally to sustain it. My area has the numbers and with a Divinity school just minutes from where the store would be , one would hope so.
I have a heart for this or I see it not as a business but a ministry to the larger community , both to the believers and even as a outreach to the surrounding area. It would have to operate on a very basic and sustainable wage level.Something that I would be willing to do and draw enough of a basic wage to sustain a simple lifestyle(like I don't already). It would be also great if local Churches would support it and come on board. Seeing it as a vital need to help deepen Christians in their faith.
The advantage as well in being a independent store , I could avoid all the doctrinal weak or even heretical books that some mainstream Christian stores carry. That is not to say one would only carry the deep and profound works but many decent authors who are more for devotional could be incorporated as well. But the focus would be on promoting reformed teaching , apologetics and authors that would truly challenge and push a believer to grow. It would be cool to have some fun stuff as well for kids . There are so many ideas in my head .
But would it work? I don't know.All I do know if given a chance within the next couple years and Lord willing I will give it a go. One last thing , with it being all the rage to buy local , why not a local business that is independent from the soulless box-stores with people who truly care and know what they are selling.
I don't know maybe I'm crazy .....what do you think?
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Oh, I know you're crazy, Honey. You're still married to me, aren't you? But, in answer to your main question, I think it would work. People wouldn't just go there for books to read. It would also be an extension of the outreach ministry that you have now.
For people who don't know, our house is also known as "The Do Drop Inn". Anybody who needs advice or encouragement is on our doorstep looking for Reg. He's every disenfranchised person's therapist and father figure.
Try walking through a store with him. He knows everybody. Let's just say, it can take a while.
Personally, I think we should continue to pray on it, see where God is leading and what, if any, doors He's opening. Love you, Mrs Reg
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