I came across this article this past week during my reading, and I wanted to share it with my readers. Millennials are leaving the faith, and if you care about the lost, then we must examine why.
The piece reflects many of the same points made in other pieces about why Millennials are leaving the church. Here is my voice in the discussion of the Millennial Exodus. The author mentions the Millennials’ boredom with worship turf wars, and the corporate structure of the church, and then throws in plenty of accusations towards others who are making Jesus “cool” or “hip” (I have never really seen anyone do this, but I assume it is being done since so many reference it.)
Here are a few noteworthy quotes.
- I want desperately to love the people “out there” more than I love the people “in here.” I think others do as well. (Removing our Christian Bubbles.)
- Corporate worship is powerful. But I wonder if the church hasn’t made an idol out of worship. We spend an enormous amount of time debating it and arguing over it.
- Jesus isn’t American. And America isn’t God’s country. Or maybe it is. But not any more than Mexico, Germany, or Japan. America doesn’t have a stranglehold on God. God is bigger than that. If he’s not, I don’t want to serve him.
- Here’s the deal. I want to actually love the sinner. Many times I am not sure how. But I want to try.
Dr. G. David Boyd is the Founder and Managing Director of EA Resources, a non-profit designed to equip churches to minister to Emerging Adults.
