Wednesday, March 17, 2021

How the Growing Global Church Can Encourage American Christians


Even through a pandemic, God is moving. He’s always moving and growing His Kingdom, not despite traumatic events, but through them. All around the world we have seen God continue to make Himself known, grow His disciples, and bring good news to a world yearning for hope.

In a recent Lifeway Research article, we find that “In 1900, twice as many Christians lived in Europe than in the rest of the world. Today, the Christian population in Europe has a flat growth rate, while Africa and Asia continue to experience dramatic growth.” Also, “Currently, almost 640 million Christians live in Africa and 604 million in Asia, while 544 million call Europe home.”

Christianity is no longer predominantly a white, Western religion as some perceive it to be. God’s Spirit is reaching beyond all borders and calling all nations to Himself. Read More

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