An Alarming Trend!

I attended a special Zoom class yesterday, and heard an alarming statistic --- which indicates a serious trend! In our Assemblies of God fellowship, last year, we had 80% of our churches listed as plateaued or declining. The previous year that number was 72%. Of course you'll automatically say, it was because of the COVID pandemic. Perhaps -- however -- that 72% number has been holding for sometime.

I also heard the fact that just in the Assemblies of God, for the decade of 2010-2020, we had 18.9% of our churches CLOSED! We have heard for years that some 3,000 + churches nationwide (from all denominations) will close each year. God help us to turn this around, now!

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

May I suggest that each church have a REBOOT! I saw the other day the comment that "Normal isn't coming back!" Just like we attend to a stalled computer, by "rebooting" or restarting.... then our churches MUST do this and do it NOW! No, I'm not talking about closing the church, and re-opening ---- I'm talking about a NEW vision -- a NEW focus -- a return to how the first church was started -- simple and powerful. (see the book of Acts).

Darla and I have been involved in church ministry for over 45 years. We have conducted renewal and revival services, which have helped congregations get that "jump-start". We have coached Pastors in areas of realigning their priorities and refocusing their vision. One of the most vital ministries we have been associated with is the Acts 2 Journey. We facilitate a year-long journey of the pastors and their leaders as they re-examine their vision and focus -- re-establish methods and strategies that can help them go forward, instead of declining.

We would love to partner with you and your congregation to make this Journey a reality in the coming days!