There is a word in the New Testament that can be very helpful if we come to understand it. It is found in Philippians 4:5.
Don’t look for any substantial remedy for what has youth drop out of church life after confirmation.
I have not done what the Scriptures clearly assigned me to do—equip members for their ministries. Ephesians 4:11-12.
Adults Saving Kids is asking congregations to rethink how to do church.
Now how in the world can we compare what goes on in a casino to what goes on in a congregation?
Human traffickers have found the ELCA to be “Easy Pickings”. They have discovered our weaknesses. [...]