Are our churches really empty? February 22, 2010
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It has become common for media and academics to quote statistics and share anecdotes about the death of religion, the irrelevance of the institutional church, and the decline in church attendance. You’d be forgiven for thinking that almost no one believes, or goes to church any more, or makes a serious attempt to practice what the churches preach.
It’s a caricature, of course. There are churches that appear brash and cold, and some that have lost their way. But many churches in Sydney today are pulsing with vitality, bursting at the seams, connecting faith and culture, and offering healing and hope.
The most effective churches have strong positive leadership, a relaxed contemporary atmosphere, a welcoming culture, and take time to address relevant social and ethical issues as well as the big questions of faith.
Don’t believe the nay-sayers. See for yourself. Discover what your local church is really all about this Easter season.
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney on 21 Feb 2010.
