Scientists are always harping on the idea of a species that is threatening to become extinct. They tell us that we must make certain environmental adjustments in order to protect a species from extinction. They warn if we don't, these valuable animals will die out. In the very same way a species faces extinction, the church faces a bleak future unless it makes certain crucial adjustments.
There is no question that the present church needs to undergo major renovations in order to become relevant in a society it endeavors to impact. People today are as spiritual as they have ever been. In fact, in the face of smothering financial pressure, higher unemployment, the disintegration of the family, and immorality at an all-time high, people are searching for real answers to the human dilemma. Many turn to the spiritual arena to find it. The point is that most people are not anti-Jesus, they are anti-church. Religious restrictions, stringent rituals, and stuffy services all combine to send negative signals to a needy world. I believe the church still has the answer to what the world needs. It just needs to learn how to package it a little better.
There is no question that the present church needs to undergo major renovations in order to become relevant in a society it endeavors to impact. People today are as spiritual as they have ever been. In fact, in the face of smothering financial pressure, higher unemployment, the disintegration of the family, and immorality at an all-time high, people are searching for real answers to the human dilemma. Many turn to the spiritual arena to find it. The point is that most people are not anti-Jesus, they are anti-church. Religious restrictions, stringent rituals, and stuffy services all combine to send negative signals to a needy world. I believe the church still has the answer to what the world needs. It just needs to learn how to package it a little better.
