'In the 21st century, America has rapidly transformed from being a vibrant Christian stronghold to missionary territory. In addition to the spiritual calamity produced by this shift, the practical results have been disastrous.' -petermlaffin
The decline of American religious practice is mirrored by a startling rise of people who profess no religious preference, also known as “nones.” This rise is most, who are far less likely than older generations to profess a belief in God or the necessity of religious practice. If current demographic trends hold, Christians will comprise less than half of the United States population in the coming decades for the first time in its history.
And yet, despite these unfavorable conditions, there are some rays of sunshine busting through for the American Christian church thanks to certain evangelists who have made enormous efforts to spread the Gospel and draw the public back into the fold . For one, it became clear that Housholder and his flock needed to “get out of God’s way” and simply meet the needs of the Des Moines community at that moment in time. Later that year, when their city experienced a terrible flood, Housholder and his tiny flock set to laying sandbags with other workers and volunteers from the community.
"We focus on mission,” Housholder told me, “because most people want to be part of something bigger than themselves. We give people a chance to activate their faith in service. We aren’t just here to ‘consume faith’ but to make a difference in the world."
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