Why Christians Need to Get Out of the Church: A Powerful Call for Change

I want to make it extremely clear that I'm not telling anyone to leave their church. To be honest, the Bible tells us we need to attend church to worship God with other believers and be taught His Word for our spiritual growth. The early church "devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" (Acts 2:42). Back then, they had no designated church building, but "every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts" (Acts 2:46). Wherever the meeting takes place, believers thrive on fellowship with other believers and the teaching of God's Word. We should follow that example of devotion—and to the same things. Why Christians Need to Get Out of the Church: A Powerful Call for Change <p>The church is a central part of many Christians' lives. It's where we come together to worship, study scripture, and share life with other believers. But as necessary as it is, the church has become stagnant and uninspiring. For some, the thought of going to church seems like a chore. Others enjoy it but find it challenging to make time for it when they have so many other things going on in their lives. I remember my mother would say that you need to go the most when you do not feel like going to church, so you see, this doesn't mean that all hope is lost! It just means that we need to make some changes if the church stays relevant in this new digital age. In our lives, here are some ways you can help change your church into something more modern and engaging.</p>   Why Christians Need to Get Out of the Church <p>More than ever, the church is alive and well. Whether you're looking for a community to speak your faith with or need a place to worship, churches are easily accessible in almost every city. But as necessary as the church is, it has become stagnant and uninspiring. Church attendance has been declining since the 1950s, so it's time for Christians to make some changes if we want our faith