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The 40% Solution - What is the church up against?

The church is up against “declines,” as symptoms of a much larger challenge that the church is facing. In the mid 1990's it was predicted that by 2020 40% of mainline churches would be forced to close or would no longer be functioning as viable congregations. How can we be part of the SOLUTION? Join the conversation.

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Starting an Engaging Worship Discussion -   What an opportunity it is to open a discussion here. There are already two members in this group who were central in changing my attitude about the depth and value of worship. - 16 Comments Gary Schulstad
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