About this episode
Pastor Brad Edwards discusses the decline of church attendance in America and the importance of community in the Body of Christ.
Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in just a few decades. Pastor Brad Edwards contends that this is because individualism has exploited critical weaknesses in our discipleship. Brad will show us how to rediscover the goodness and beauty of the Body on Christ. Learn why the Church still matters when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resource:The Reason for the Church by Brad Edwards April thank you gift:Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. To become 1 in 100 who supports at $1,000 (annually or $83/month), click here.
People in this episode
Host: Chris Brooks
Guest: Brad Edwards
Topics covered
- church
- individualism
- discipleship
- community
Keywords
- dechurching
- Body of Christ
- Christian community
Mentioned in this episode
Products: The Reason for the Church by Brad Edwards, Equipped for Life: A 30-Day Devotional for Living with Courage and Compassion by Chris Brooks
Books & works: Equipped with Chris Brooks, The Reason for the Church, Equipped for Life
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