I fear that in Western Europe at least Christianity is dying of old age
Here is a local example of what I think is a more general trend:
On a Sunday at my church there are normally between 20 and 25 people in the congregation
Only three of us are under 40 and I'll turn 40 next year
Everyone else are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s
I am worried for the long-term future of my church as it seems that we will be losing members to old age at a much greater rate to how we are attracting new members
Is this typical in Christianity in general?
My impression is that it is
At least in Western Europe - I understand that in the USA and Africa this is not the case?
I think that the only thing that can save it will be some kind of revival movement:
I believe that it is up to the Christinas of Western Europe to initiate a revival
And that they should do so with a sense of urgency - while there is something left to revive!
Discuss.
Here is a local example of what I think is a more general trend:
On a Sunday at my church there are normally between 20 and 25 people in the congregation
Only three of us are under 40 and I'll turn 40 next year
Everyone else are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s
I am worried for the long-term future of my church as it seems that we will be losing members to old age at a much greater rate to how we are attracting new members
Is this typical in Christianity in general?
My impression is that it is
At least in Western Europe - I understand that in the USA and Africa this is not the case?
I think that the only thing that can save it will be some kind of revival movement:
I believe that it is up to the Christinas of Western Europe to initiate a revival
And that they should do so with a sense of urgency - while there is something left to revive!
Discuss.