![]() ![]() Something fundamental is changing in our culture, and many Christian leaders are missing it.Īrguing among ourselves or rehashing apologetic approaches from generations ago isn’t going to reverse the growing indifference Christians face when we share our faith. 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. The conference was led by Greg and Lynn McDonald, who are founders of Embracing the Journey, a ministry birthed from their experience with having a gay child.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. Last week, North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, of which Stanley is lead pastor, hosted a two-day event for parents with LGBTQ+ children titled the “Unconditional Conference.” If you have no idea what all the fuss is about, good! Come anyway and I’ll explain. While the subject matter will not be kid-friendly, this is actually the perfect weekend to bring your kids because we are kicking off new content in all our children’s environments. If you plan to attend, and I hope you will, plan to arrive early. In light of the subject matter, we will not be streaming services online on October 1. So on Sunday, October 1, we’re taking a break from our regular programming to talk about the conference and why we elected to host it. A great deal of misinformation has circulated regarding the purpose of the conference, and I do not want you to be misinformed. HEY EVERYBODY, You may have heard about or been asked about a conference for parents North Point Community Church is hosting on September 28-29, the Unconditional Conference. ![]()
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