The Daily The Pastors Being Driven Out by Trumpism
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Sep 23, 2022 Ruth Graham, a national correspondent for The New York Times specializing in religion, and Kevin Thompson, a former evangelical pastor who left due to political conflicts, discuss the crisis facing the evangelical movement. They explore declining church attendance post-pandemic, the political rifts within congregations, and the struggle of pastors to address faith amid divisive ideologies. Thompson shares his journey grappling with vulnerability and the challenges of fostering empathy for racial justice in a resistant environment.
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Evangelical Crisis
- Evangelicals, the largest religious group in the US, face a crisis despite Roe v. Wade being overturned.
- Church attendance has declined, and surprisingly, pastors are quitting in large numbers.
Pastors Quitting
- The decline in church attendance is largely attributed to the pandemic and a broader decline in Christianity.
- A significant number of pastors, 42%, have considered quitting, signaling a potential crisis within the church.
Kevin's Calling
- Kevin Thompson, a pastor from Fort Smith, Arkansas, grew up in a church-centric environment and felt a call to ministry at a young age.
- His early preaching experiences included both successes and failures, shaping his understanding of ministry.