Why Churches Die: The Danger of Misplaced Loves and Fears

Church revitalization has garnered significant attention over the past decade as many churches face declining numbers and potential closure. Thom Rainer once estimated that “approximately 100,000 churches in America are exhibiting signs of decline towards closure.”1 Lifeway Research similarly revealed that in 2019, “approximately 3,000 Protestant churches were started in the U.S., but 4,500 Protestant churches closed.”2 Churches are declining and dying at an alarming rate. The decline in church vitality has left pastors and church leaders searching for answers.Read More→