statistics

Last week I was at a seminar for the pastors of the 100 largest Methodist Churches in the country.  We barely qualify to be on the list.  It is a very good group to hang out with, because I learn a lot from the other pastors in the group.

Some interesting statistics were presented at the meeting.  Each year, the United Methodist Church loses about 50,000 in worship attendance each year.  In another 40 years, if we don't stop the trend, there will be no United Methodist's left.  Out of 32,000 United Methodist churches in America, only 4,500 of them are growing.

These numbers tell me that it is very important that our church continue to work hard to pursue our mission of connecting people to Jesus Christ.  I hope that you understand how important it is for every single person at our church to be engaged in caring for, and reaching out to others in the name of the Lord.

You are a great church, keep up the good work.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.