Many of us across our region live in communities influenced by Post-Christian attitude and thought. This resource article about evangelism is helpful, especially to those of us who grew up with a more traditional Christian set of influence. Don’t miss here the important posture of openness and being relationally focused. I think Jesus modeled these attitudes well, even in His pre-Christian context.
https://careynieuwhof.com/5-important-ways-evangelism-is-shifting-in-a-post-christian-world/
It is easy to approach our post-Christian culture with fear and opposition. This article is an encouragement to live with courage. Hopefully this article will bolster your life and ministry today.
https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/how-the-church-can-respond-to-a-post-christian-culture
In a post-Christian society where the Gospel story has stopped being the central life giving story, the church must find ways to engage their communities toward a life of faith. This article outlines how focusing on the Arts can be a particularly dynamic catalyst in drawing people into their own story of faith.
https://www.imb.org/2017/09/04/spotlight-community-arts-ministry/
There are many people I'd love to pull together around a table for a conversation. While I don't think I would have ever chosen this unlikely pair, I must admit that it was a delight to share in their conversation. I hope it serves to stir your heart and mind toward Christ.
While the United States remains shaped by Christianity, the faith’s influence—particularly as a force in American politics and culture—is slowly waning. An increasing number of religiously unaffiliated, a steady drop in church attendance, the recent Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage, and the growing tension over religious freedoms all point to a larger secularizing trend sweeping across the nation.
