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Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 2)

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Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID several years ago. But there have been a number of “quiet” disruptions that don’t get much attention. Thom and Sam look at ten of them over two episodes.

6. Mobility rates of younger families and neighborhood churches.

7. Greater awareness of mental health issues.

8. Greater access to theological education.

9. Data-driven ministry changes the landscape of practical ministry.

10. Decentralization of communication.

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      • Brown Church Development Group
        • The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
          • Churchteams
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              • Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 1)
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