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\nIn last week's episode, Thom and Sam looked at the growing reality of the Never Attenders in the United States. Today, they discuss how churches might reach this group.
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\n \tOver one in three Americans is a Never Attender.
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\n \tThe Never Attender used to be an outlier group with typical demographic characteristics. Today, the group is a cross-section of most demographic groups.
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\n \tIt is likely that the growth of the Never Attenders came from Cultural Christians.
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\n \tSimply put, our church's outreach must focus more on evangelism than reaching transfers.
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\n \tMost churches in America have little to no emphasis on evangelism.
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\n \tBut we do know that many Never Attenders will be receptive to the gospel.
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\nResources:
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\n \t* California Baptist University Pre-College Credit
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\n \t* Who Are the Never Attenders Today?
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\n \tGood News Neighbor Toolkit
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\n \t\u201cThe Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church\u201d by Sam Rainer
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\n \t* The Hope Initiative
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\n \t* \u201cThe Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages As Keys to Sharing Your Faith\u201d by Thom S. Rainer
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\n \t* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector
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\n \t* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry.
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