The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the attention of many Christians another problem that seems to be viral and spreading. Churchlessness has been on a rapid incline for the past 20, but many people in the church do not seem to know or care. But since the pandemic has exacerbated everyone’s ability to go to church, it is now starting to hit home just how lackadaisical America’s church culture has become. According to Barna, almost half of the adult population is churchless. This is due to to increasing hostility toward Christians viewed as unloving, and the overarching institution of the church. Since the pandemic, I would assume that this number has skyrocketed, as the infrequent attenders now have a safety reason not to come back. But why should Christians care?
A lot of Christians already have the attitude that as long as they are safe and comfortable in their own church, they will be fine. The bubble Christians create for themselves isolate them from others’ problems. This is great for convenience, but not great for what the Christian is called to do. The Christian is called to be salt and light, and that is impossible if you stay sheltered in your building. Awareness of others’ problems is what allows Christians to reach out and serve. So, Christians should care about churchlessness. They should care about everything the people in their lives are going through, and do their best to offer the solution God provides. Staying in your comfort zone never did anyone any favors.
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I vehemently agree that Christians aren't demonstrating enough concern over the state of the church in America. The church and Christianity are losing respect more and more every day and this requires action on the part of believers, requires a conscious choice to redeem this reality and build the positive, correct understanding of what the church stands for. I do think that this change, in part, may be revealing the difference between some truly serious believers and attendees who participated in services for the social element they got out of church. However, it doesn't matter why they came in the first place if they hear the gospel, because people need to hear to believe, and they will more likely hear in a pew than playing golf on Sunday morning.
The church in America is clearly lacking in many aspects. One of the most frustrating ways in which they are lacking is not caring for the unchurched. There are many churches that sit stagnant with the same congregation that they have had for 20 years. Those churches seem to entirely ignore the great commission and show no effort to spread the gospel.