The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele
A heart issue and skill deficit - addressing deep problems in Mission and Maturity - with Andrew Heard
Oct 31, 2023
Andrew Heard discusses the decline in church attendance and drop in newcomers in Sydney Anglicans, offering insights applicable globally. Topics include evaluating ministry effectiveness, addressing heart issues for successful outcomes, balancing decentralized decision-making, setting targets for church missions, and navigating challenges in church leadership.
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- Churches face declining numbers of newcomers and attendance, requiring a wake-up call for Australian Evangelicalism.
- Leaders should prioritize making disciples and deepening individuals' walk with Christ to impact lives effectively.
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Decrease in Church Attendance and Newcomers
There has been a significant decrease in the number of newcomers joining churches over the years, as indicated by a graph showing a decline from 9.3 in 2011 to 5.4 in 2021. This downward trend in newcomers also correlates with a 7.5% drop in church attendance between 2015 and 2019, further exacerbated by the challenges faced during the COVID pandemic. This decline in church participation is not unique to Sydney Anglicans but reflects a broader issue within Australian evangelicalism, signaling a need for a wake-up call across various church contexts.
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