I could describe and defend the following seven statements at length but will hold off.
Various polls confirm the following observations. I am happy to know several Christians who have chosen a better way.
Many American Evangelicals are more concerned, even consumed, with being politically or culturally literate than knowing the Bible, the church’s history, and theology.
Discipleship, as Dallas Willard regularly declared, is almost non-existent.
We love resurrection power but have forgotten what it means to be crucified with Christ.
Too many churches tolerate unqualified leaders.
J.I. Packer said the greatest need of the church is Christian education (he used the word catechesis), but few have heeded his counsel.
Many of us are confused by what the gospel entails, and fewer still share it with others.
We are gladly stuck in our tribes and echo chambers.