While the stakes are high right now in the MLB, the stakes have never been higher when it comes to something that is so much more important than any sport. More than ever, people need to know Jesus. We live in a culture that is becoming increasingly pluralistic and less Christian. In fact, an article written by Fox News yesterday stated that for the first time in American history Protestants are no longer in the majority.
"The percentage of Protestant adults in the U.S. has reached a low of 48 percent, the first time that Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has reported with certainty that the number has fallen below 50 percent."
Why? It goes on to say that one of the biggest reasons is that many people say they no longer have any religious affiliation. My friends, the stakes are high! People need to hear the good news of the gospel. Let me share with you some encouraging statistics I ran across the other day from an article written by Dr. Thom Rainer.
1. 96% of unchurched people are at least somewhat likely to attend a church when invited.
2. Most of the unchurched have a positive view of pastors, ministers, and the church.
3. The unchurched would like to develop a real and sincere relationship with a Christian.
The fields are ripe and we must live every day with the realization that the stakes are high. Let's make the most of every opportunity we have to tell people the good news about Jesus!
