Board of
Congregational Life
Dr. Rodney T. Smothers
Director of Congregational Development
rsmothers@bwcumc.org
1-800-492-2525, ext. 432
Baltimore Washington
Conference of the
United Methodist Church
7178 Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia, MD
21046-2132
www.bwcumc.org
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United Methodist TV commercials shifting attitudes about
church; first-time attendance, worship attendance Increasing at test churches ..more
Americans
Describe Sources of Spiritual Fulfillment and Frustration
“Those who are disassociating from
church…..are people who love to worship God, study the Bible
regularly, give money generously to causes that help people, engage
in relationships in which spiritually accountability is a primary
feature – and feel that they can be spiritually connected and
growing more effectively outside of a normal congregational setting
than within it. They are growing in numbers and influence.” There
are people who would like to be part of a faith community that is
focused in discipleship making rather than membership making. For
more information
click here and see what else George Barna has to say on his 2005
State of the Church Report or contact the Office of Congregational
Life, Baltimore-Washington Conference, UMC (800) 492-2525.
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