Does this disturb you? It should. It says we are losing ground in the mission initiated by the Great Commission. This same research also reports that the number of the unaffiliated has now passed those who identify themselves as Protestants. Only self-identified Roman Catholics represent a greater portion of the population than the Unaffiliated.
Now let us add another disturbing observation, this one from Greg Kinnamon. He reports that only 50% of those making decisions for Christ in the last 10 years are now functioning disciples.
So let me ask a question. Who are you discipling? Evangelism for much of the past two centuries has focused more on making converts than disciples. We call this decisional evangelism, but without effectively discipling those new believers, they do not become disciple-makers. And without a whole of us committed to fulfilling the Great Commission in its fullness, the above mentioned trends will grow more significant.
So what are we going to do about it?
- Steve
This is part 1 in a series called, "Making More and Better Disciples."
Read more about the Pew Study in Shawn Anderson's blog living dangerously - intentionally making disciples. READ
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