The Church Ineffectual

The church unplugged and uncertain has become the church ineffectual - poorly prepared for spiritual warfare against the enemies of the truth.
The Evangelical church's disconnect from the Bible and its resulting uncertainty about what it believes is reflected in its worldview, behavior, and diminishing impact on society:
  • Less than 10% of adults in Evangelical churches cite the Bible as the primary basis of their worldview and behavior.
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  • 19% of those who are living with a partner outside of marriage are members of Evangelical churches.
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  • Over 50% of adults in Evangelical churches think other religions are valid.
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  • 57% of Evangelicals do not believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life.
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  • Nearly 70% of Evangelical young people leave the church when they reach adulthood. Their main stated reason is that they no longer believe the Bible is true, and the church has done little or nothing to answer their doubts.
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  • The fastest-growing "religious group" in America is the "no religion" category. Today it represents 16% of the adult population - a 300% increase since the 1980s. The major growth of the "no religion" segment is among young adults ages 18 to 29 - the ones who are leaving churches in droves.
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  • Despite the mega-church movement, overall Evangelical church attendance is down nearly 15% since the 1990s. Fewer than 17% of Evangelical churches are growing today, and only 2.2% are growing through conversions.

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