Advent Conspiracy
The Advent Conspiracy is an international movement centered on bringing a deeper meaning to Christmas during the Christian season of advent that immediately precedes it. The movement is characterized by its four founding principles: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All. The movement's message is to avoid getting caught up in the consumerism surrounding the holiday in order to celebrate Christmas more fully.
Origins
In 2006, Pastors Greg Holder, Chris Seay, Rick McKinley and others founded the organization to rebel against the hyperconsumerism to which they found many Christians fall victim. They proposed to spend less on gifts and give more to the poor. Advent Conspiracy partnered with Living Water International in order to build clean water wells in impoverished areas. In their first year Advent Conspiracy's raised half a million dollars to build a high capacity well in Nicaragua and 13 wells in Liberia.
Present
Today, Advent Conspiracy consists of approximately 1500 member churches and organizations around the globe. In 2008 the organization raised over US$3 million for Living Water International.
See also
References
- Earley, Mark (2 December 2009). "Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?". The Christian Post. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- "Advent Conspiracy". Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- "Advent Conspiracy". Living Water International. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- Green, Lauren (18 December 2009). "'Advent Conspiracy' Seeks to Bring Back Meaning of Christmas". FOXNews.com.
- Levy, Keith (20 December 2009). "The Christmas Conspiracy: Spending Less = Giving More". Forbes.
