By guest blogger Dave Kahle

​Some recent surveys have indicated that the population of Christians in this country has gone from the majority to a size approaching a remnant.  It’s time for everyday Christians to break out of their reliance on the failed institutional church system and exert leadership in their lives.

Based on a study conducted by Arizona Christian University during 2020 – 2023, born again Christians deeply committed to practicing their faith fell from 88% to 46%. Worse yet, this study discovered that only 6% of professed Christians have a biblical worldview. Instead, most have a smorgasbord view of their faith, picking and choosing what they believe.

The trend is obvious.  Here’s another study that found similar results. ​

By guest blogger Mike Haynes
Every youth pastor knows the pressure of getting a sermon ready for Wednesday night. The countdown is on, and maybe the outline is set, but something feels off. Perhaps the message isn’t connecting to real-life situations, or you’re worried students will zone out five minutes into the talk.
The truth is, how we prepare our sermons shapes how students receive them. Unfortunately, there’s one significant mistake many youth pastors make—one that can leave students feeling disengaged, confused, or even indifferent to the gospel message.
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The #1 Mistake: Prioritizing Delivery Over Discipleship
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that a great sermon is all about: