Posts with the category “get-in-the-game”

There's something profoundly counterintuitive happening in our modern world. We have more ways to "connect" than ever before—social media, video calls, instant messaging—yet we're becoming increasingly isolated. Packages arrive at our doorsteps without us ever seeing a delivery person. Groceries appear as if by magic. We can work, shop, eat, and exist almost entirely within the four walls of our h...  Read More

There's something powerful about the beginning of a new year. We make resolutions, set goals, and promise ourselves that this time will be different. Yet statistics tell us that by mid-January, most of those commitments have already faded. The desire for change is real, but sustaining it proves remarkably difficult.This same pattern often shows up in our faith lives. We know we should be more enga...  Read More

The statistics are sobering. Since the year 2000, the number of Americans who never attend church has been climbing steadily upward, while weekly attendance has plummeted. Before the pandemic, approximately 3,500 people were leaving congregations every day—that's 1.2 million American Christians walking away from church every year. Today, church participation among U.S. adults has fallen below 50% ...  Read More