Our world is SO secular. Churches can’t compete with the pull of the secular world. We’ve lost ground every year since about 1960. Church memberships continue to drop. Doors close. Congregations fold tent. And, the trend continues to worsen and at warp speed since the pandemic unfurled.
I’ve served as the pastor of this church for over 21 years. This is my 22nd Christmas at Eden. In the good old days, we experienced our highest worship attendance during the month of December. Not anymore. People have a lot going on this time of year: shopping, parties, vacations, and more. Church seems to get in the way of Christmas for many celebrants.
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