Essential Church

I made it back from Ord. My wife and I were reminded that God is in control of the weather. The wind blew and blew and blew some more. We had gust up to 45 according to the weather man. Since we camp in a tent, it was difficult to get a break from the wind.

I did have time to read the majority of "Essential Church" Rainer's research found the top 10 reasons why the 18-22 year old age frame stop going to church
1. Simply wanted a break from church
2. Church members seemed judgmental or hypocritical.
3. Moved to college and stopped attending church.
4. Work responsibilities prevented me from attending.
5. Moved too far away from the church to continue attending.
6. Became too busy though still wanted to attend.
7. Didnt feel connect to the people in the church.
8. Disagreed with the churchs stance on political or social issues.
9. Chose to spend more time with friends outside the church
10. Was only going to church to please others.

I will talk more in future notes, but their basic solution is
Simplify: Getting the structure right
Deepen: Getting the content right
Expect: Getting the attitude right
Multiply: Getting the action right

As churches are planted we need to consider where we can make sure we are strong to prevent any age group from walking out the back door unnoticed.