From South Africa and although our population is about 85% Christian (of various stripes), I can see similar tendencies popping up, at least among my peer group with some who went through a 'Joseph' moment in their early twenties (after the mainline withered away) and are now somewhat rudderless in their thirties (either still a Christian but unchurched or just stepped away completely).
I've personally found a haven in liturgically formative churches which focus on communal repentive reverence and the Eucharist, a world away from stages and bands (which had a value back then, don't get me wrong). Perhaps it's moreso due to my age, but I do see some younger folks wanting something with a deeper substrate.
Thanks for sharing. Incisive and clear analysis! And not just applicable in the US (coming from a non-American). Shared it with a few folks.
Wow yeah, super similar. That’s cool to hear. Really appreciate you sharing. May God bless you and your family and his church in South Africa!
Thank you and to you as well!
Thank you, Rudolph! And thanks for sharing. Glad it applies more broadly. Where are you from?
From South Africa and although our population is about 85% Christian (of various stripes), I can see similar tendencies popping up, at least among my peer group with some who went through a 'Joseph' moment in their early twenties (after the mainline withered away) and are now somewhat rudderless in their thirties (either still a Christian but unchurched or just stepped away completely).
I've personally found a haven in liturgically formative churches which focus on communal repentive reverence and the Eucharist, a world away from stages and bands (which had a value back then, don't get me wrong). Perhaps it's moreso due to my age, but I do see some younger folks wanting something with a deeper substrate.
Really magnificent, Ross. The presented structure is grand.