![]() ![]() When the current conversation is making less of a difference every day, change the conversation. We need to change the conversation because the current conversation is making less of a difference every day. That’s why what Andy has to say is so valuable. In fact, often, we’re not even in the conversation anymore. Whether or not you agree with everything Andy says in the book (Andy’s had a few critics as he’s made his arguments), what the critics seem to miss is that the current generation of church leaders is losing the conversation with non-Christians. You can listen to an interview I did with Andy on his new approach to apologetics here. That’s why I’m so grateful for Andy Stanley’s recent contributions to the conversation.Īndy’s new book, Irresistible: Reclaiming the New That Jesus Unleashed on the World, does a deep dive into exploring the kind of message Christians need to focus on to connect with unchurched and de-churched people. So, instead, what if we focused on the real issue, namely, figuring out what it takes to reach people who don’t know Jesus? But none of these responses is in any way productive. Three typical responses to this problem include taking pot-shots at growing churches, criticizing church leaders and lamenting about how bad current culture is. If you really analyzed what percentage of churches are truly attracting post-modern, post-Christian people, you might be a little surprised at how low that number is. ![]() Some-not all, but some-growing churches are just consolidating the Christians who are still around and giving them a new place to gather. And even among growing churches, not all growth is coming from people with no church background. If you want to reach post-Christian, post-modern people-in other words, the next generation-how do you do it, effectively?Īlthough you might not know it if you just perused social media, the majority of churches are plateaued or dying. ![]()
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