At a workshop this past weekend, church growth guru, Reggie McNeal, spoke about the frightening demographic study that shows the decline of respect and need for the church/faith. In the WW2 generation only 11% of people are de-churched (that is finding the church/faith to be not necessary in life), while the number rises with each generation to a high point of 35% of 20 year olds having this attitude and being de-churched.
McNeal, our Bishop, and our District Superintendent are calling the church to find alternative methods to reach these de-churched young people. Being in ministry within local schools is seen as a top priority. I am thankful CBTS has been involved with our local elementary, Beachland, for over 6 years. Now, it appears, would be a good time to see how else we can touch the lives of these young people and their families, many whom have never had a church or faith connection or have simply chosen to step away seeing it as unnecessary. Our mission at CBTS is to joyfully share the love of Christ. How can we joyfully share the love of Christ to impact young people in our community? Please send me your ideas.
Grace and Peace,
Cliff
CHURCH NEWS:
Cliff
CHURCH NEWS:
- March 1 is Ash Wednesday. Join me for a drop-in imposition of ashes from 11:00 – 12:00 and for Wednesday Lenten worship at 6:30pm
- Mark your calendars for Lenten worship on Wednesdays during Lent. Each week a church member will share their faith story. 6:30 pm with hymns, prayer, faith story, and communion.