"85% of churches in America have plateaued or are in decline. This means that churches in America are in a free fall and everyday churches are closing their doors and those who remain open are hanging on by a thread. And in their place God is bringing up out of fresh soil new life giving, life changing, dynamic, Christ exalting churches. Not just more churches but better churches. And thousands of them." -James Macdonald I read this quote today by Pastor James Macdonald and I loved it so much! I feel like over time the church has lost its focus on what is really important (which is connecting people to a life changing relationship with Jesus) and instead has put so much of it's focus on upholding traditions and beliefs that have no biblical merit and have no importance when it comes to the truth of eternity. I believe with all my heart that God is raising up new churches that hate religion and are passionate about the message of Jesus.
I love the Church! I believe that the church when represented correctly is God's plan to reach this world. Jesus said He would build his church and I am so honored that I get to be apart of it.
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