Nancy Sabato
Nancy Sabato
What Is Happening In the Churches Today?
What Is Happening In the Churches Today?
What Is Happening In the Churches Today?
Sunday 21st February 2021
Pastor Andrew Woodard examines the evolving dynamics of modern churches, including the 'seeker-sensitive' movement and the impact of secular ideologies.
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Get the buttons here!Pastor Andrew Woodard: The Shifting Landscape of Modern Churches
We need to speak in words that people understand. But the issue in missions, in missiology, is this idea of contextualization. And here in New York, that stuff it goes way back. It goes a century or more that that assault on the church has been happening.
Have you noticed a change in how churches operate these days? Pastor Andrew Woodard sure has, and he's got some thoughts to share. In this episode of 'The Call with Nancy Sabato', Pastor Woodard dives into the evolving dynamics within modern churches, particularly in New York City. He talks about the 'seeker-sensitive' movement, which aims to make churches more appealing to those who typically shy away from them.
This movement, according to Woodard, often results in churches that prioritize being likable over staying true to traditional values. He raises questions about whether this approach dilutes the essence of faith and caters more to social trends than spiritual needs. Woodard also touches on the influence of secular ideologies creeping into church practices and the challenges of maintaining a gospel-centered mission in today's world.
He doesn't shy away from discussing the contentious 'Woke Church' phenomenon and its implications for religious communities. Whether you're a churchgoer or someone interested in the intersection of faith and modern society, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on where churches might be headed.