Ed Stetzer of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and LifeWay Christian resources reported on information released this week from a study on the growth (or rather decline) of the membership of the SBC.
He writes:
We are a denomination in decline. Some don’t like to admit it. But, the decline of SBC membership is not a matter of debate. It is a matter of math. And, if trends continue, it won’t end soon. Expect to hear “membership decline” more times than “membership growth” over the next few years.”
Check out the stats, but notice the options he lists that we could take in response to this report, particularly #5. Find the blog here at:
What is my take-away from this information?
How am I personally on mission with Jesus Christ? Am I faithful to Him? Am I faithful to the Gospel? How does this impact my family? My church? My community? The big numbers come down to one important number, me.
I attended a funeral of a friend and minister today, and one of his life impact verses was John 14:21
He who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me: And he who loves Me will be loved by my Father, and I will love Him and will disclose Myself to him.”
