Musings on Spiritual Matters

by Matthew Morine

Read “Buyology”

Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We BuyThe author sent me this book a month ago to read and review.  It has taken me longer to read it than normal because of the busy travel timetable.  Fortunately, I was able to get into the book this week.  The book is a scientific study into the reasons why people buy certain items.  The author has a background in branding.  He conducted a huge research project in testing the brain stimulus for certain objects or brand awareness.  Books that have a scientific background can sometimes labor on the boring side because of all the technical jargon, but this book does an excellent job in telling stories about brand and marketing campaigns with the brain testing commentating on the results.  This book helps a minister to better market or present the church in a positive manner to those around him.  In fact, there is a special section of the brain that operates concerning religious elements.  The book is excellent for helping to know what messages to present to the larger public within a location.  The book is readable and enjoyable.

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About The Author

Matthew
Matthew is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. He has a beautiful wife named Charity and a precious baby named Gabrielle. He has graduated from the Brown Trail School of Preaching, Heritage Christian University with his Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies, Lipscomb University with his Master’s of Arts in Biblical Studies and his Master’s of Divinity at Freed-Hardeman University. He is presently working towards his Doctorate of Ministry at Harding Graduate School of Religion. His articles have appeared in the World Evangelist, the Highway to Holiness, The West Virginia Christian, The Christian Echo, The Firm Foundation, Church Growth, and the Gospel Advocate. He enjoys hockey, golf, boxing, and chess. In his spare time he enjoys reading numerous genres of books. Also, he is working on climbing all of the 14ers in Colorado. Matthew is the Pulpit Minister for the Castle Rock church of Christ.

Comments

2 Responses to “Read “Buyology””

  1. Joe Bagget says:

    Matthew if you enjoyed this you may enjoy “Buying In” by Rob Walker.
    http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781400063918

  2. Matthew says:

    Thank you for the link and recommendation.

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