The Missions Podcast
Aaron Renn: Has the ‘Negative World’ Come to an End?
Feb 24, 2025
Aaron Renn, author of "Life in the Negative World," offers deep insights into navigating contemporary challenges faced by Christians. He discusses the shift in American attitudes toward Christianity, highlighting a transition into a 'Negative World.' Renn emphasizes the vital role of family worship and the need for churches to adapt their outreach methods. He also critiques the impact of social media on youth and advocates for a minority mindset within the church to thrive amidst cultural changes.
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- The podcast discusses Aaron Renn's 'Three Worlds Model', outlining the changing cultural attitudes toward Christianity and the challenges faced by believers today.
- It emphasizes the importance of churches focusing internally on community and family structures to effectively engage with a skeptical culture.
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Effective Missions Sunday Planning
The podcast emphasizes the significance of a well-organized Missions Sunday, encouraging churches to reflect on their commitment to the Great Commission. It introduces a comprehensive free resource packet called 'Send it Sunday', designed to aid churches in executing an insightful Missions Sunday. This resource includes sermon outlines, worship service plans, small group discussion guides, and prayer guides, all aimed at fostering active participation within congregations. By prompting churches to ask, 'Lord, whom would you send out from our midst?', this initiative seeks to reinvigorate the church’s focus on missions.
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