“What if I told you that tens of millions of Americans who currently reject God are actually open to believing in Him — under the right conditions?” George Barna writes.
A new survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found that 94% of Protestant pastors believe their church will still be open in 10 years, with 78% strongly agreeing that will be true.
Drawing on more than 40 years of research, the assessment measures beliefs and behaviors across five key categories, providing a personalized report that reveals how closely one’s worldview aligns with biblical truth.
None of this is meant to minimize the importance of preaching the gospel, serving the community, or discipling believers. However, none of that will happen if you can’t communicate your message.
“I’m not sure why I’m writing this one, since it can probably only embarrass me – but perhaps it might help a young leader not be as dumb as I’ve been,” writes Chuck Lawless.
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