The Church Is Still Open For Business

Only 243 days left until Christmas! Sadly, that is how long it might be until we see some people in our churches again now that Easter Sunday is past. Even though we often remind people that our churches are “open for business” between Easter and Christmas, too many don’t really seem to care. For a growing number of people, being genuinely committed to a church family is not a priority in life.

Recent survey statistics by the Barna Group reveal that 51% of American adults say that church attendance is not important to them. Among those 30 years old and younger, only 20% believe it is important...