Friday, March 27, 2015

This Can Happen in America, Part 2


In part one of this blog, I shared how Germany, the home of the Protestant Reformation, is now only marginally evangelical, with just three percent of citizens identifying that way. I shared some thoughts why I believe this happened including a dead gospel preached in dead state churches and a rise of seeking salvation in material wealth.

Is this shift happening in America?

As a pastor of a multiethnic, multigenerational, multiclass church shaped by the Great Commandment and Great Commission (see Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 12:29-31), I already see America moving towards becoming a post-Christian nation. Surprisingly, this shift potentially can be great for Jesus’ church and his people because when the church is pushed to the margins, she is powerful. Keep reading

Also see
This Can Happen in America, Part 1

Photo credit: Derwin L. Gray

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