Eye On Wales: Monday 20 November

God pods and Pope Idol

Welsh church congregations are falling fast. Nothing new about that. But, some of the ideas being used to bring people back to the pews, are new.

Will God pods, priest idols and cyber chapels attract a new generation of church goers?

On Sunday mornings most people are drawn into shopping centres by advertising and clever marketing.

But, what happens when church uses the same kind of tactics? Phil Williams finds out if a business approach can help the church.

We'll be focusing on Christ Church in Aberbeeg near Abertillery. They need to find an answer to their poor congregations, otherwise the church will close.

Will marketing expert Simon Morris be able to give it to them?

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