4 ways to tackle Church decline

If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll get what we’ve always got, says Rick Hill. It’s time to dream again, and let God reignite a vision for the evangelisation of the nation in each and every one of our hearts

Are you a ‘glass half-full’ or a ‘glass-half empty’ type of person? Are you more naturally drawn to pessimism in the face of challenges, or hopefulness about future possibilities?

In this cultural moment, it might feel hard to maintain a hope-filled faith. In the shifting cultural sands of the West, Christianity is no longer a dominant worldview. With census statistics revealing falling attendance and rising age profiles, the Church may feel pushed to the edge of society. Many beyond the Church suggest that its best days are behind it, while within, challenges and frustrations dominate our discussions.