Concerns about Saddleback

This is an excerpt taken from an advertisement inviting people to come and take part in the Saddleback Church.  If you aren't familiar with this church, I am sure you will be familiar with Rick Warren, the pastor of this Church.  I have had some serious concerns about this whole Purpose Driven movement, and the seeker sensitive approach.   When I saw this, it really saddned my heart.  There is something about this, that just doesn't seem right.   Am I the only one with this concern?

Main Service is our venue for those looking for a Saddleback style of praise and worship with a full band.

Praise is our venue for those who prefer to spend a little longer singing songs and features the Saddleback Gospel Choir. Praise! Meets in Venue Tent 3.

OverDrive is our venue featuring a rock 'n roll music style. This venue is for those that like their worship loud. OverDrive meets in Venue Tent 2

Ohana Come for the worship... Stay for the sounds of the islands. Experience hospitality and hugs. Learn to worship through signing or hula. Room 404 near the Beach Cafe and island huts.

Elevation is our venue for all singles. Elevation has two services. One on Fridays at 7:00pm and the other is on Sunday at 11:15am both in Venue Tent 2 . You'll get the same great message along with live music.

Passion Join us for a time of expressive worship and heartfelt praise. The look and feel is younger than our main service and more intimate.

El Encuentro Worship with music in Spanish and listen to the live message in either English or Spanish. El Encuentro meets in the Plaza Room.

Traditions Enjoy a lower volume worship experience with a mix of classic hymns, old favorites, and cherished choruses. The message is videocast on the big screen for great viewing.

Country Country music, boots, and buckles are all part of this worship experience with a videocast message. Line dancing for novices and experienced dancers happens after the service. (Note: Children and youth programming is not available for this venue.)

There are some good articles that I have read concerning Rick Warren, and the PDL.  If you are interested, click on the link to Kjos ministries.  Many churches in our area are immersed in the PDL teachings.  Including the church that does the awanas.  (If you have been reading my entries, you will see the troubles we have been having with them)  Seeing how much that this church loves Rick Warrens approaches to church, I shouldn't have been so surprised about the Santa issue.  Alot of churches will say, it's a ministry tool, or we are making it a more comfortable environment for people who are seeking Christ.  God has been saving people for over 2000 years, and the gospel has never needed to be made comfortable in order to save people.  What ever happened to the Bible being suffiecient?  Why does it need to be sugar coated now?  Paul never needed to preach comfortable sermons.  He just said it how it is.  The Word of God is profitable! 2 Timothy 3:16-17.