It's time to wake-up, church. Here are some sobering realities to which we must open our eyes.We're losing influence:
“The primary reason outsiders feel hostile toward Christians, and especially conservative Christians, is not because of any specific theological perspective. What they react negatively to is our “swagger,”how we go about things and the sense of self-importance we project.” UnChristian - David Kinnaman
When asked to evaluate group in terms of respect, non-Christians rated Evangelicals tenth. Only prostitutes ranked lower. The Fall of the Evangelical Nation - Christine Wicker
We're losing young people:
One in four adults ages 18 to 29 claim no affiliation with a religious institution. AP Poll
They think Christians no longer represent what Jesus had in mind, that Christianity in our society is not what is was meant to be. They admit they have a hard time actually seeing Jesus because of all the negative baggage that now surround him. UnChristian - David Kinnaman
I'm convinced our great God stands ready to equip His people to respond to this great opportunity. We must trust Him to lead us... and then be willing to follow His lead.
How do you sense God's call on your life in response to the above?
