Post 1 (9/28)

The thing that stood out to me most about the first class were some of the statistics: In the United Kingdom, only one percent of 18-35 year old range attend church. More shockingly, some churches are forecasting church death dates. Domestically, 90 percent of churches are either stagnant or declining. After spending time as a youth intern in one those stagnant/declining churches, I'm questioning what can be done to regain those people who are leaving the church? According to Donald McGavran, the barrier for most people to the gospel is social not theological. What, as Christians, can we do to present a better, more loving atmosphere? What turns people off to Christianity or, maybe more specifically, Christian churches?