Re-Engage

New generations have questioned the validity of the church as an institution. There is talk about the failure of the Western Church and/or the mission drift of the evangelical church in North America. Concepts such as “deconstruction,” “reconstruction,” and “exangelical” sprinkle conversations on social media. Some of this has been brought about by social issues such as racism, sexual abuse, politics, LGBTQ, complementarianism vs egalitarianism, women in ministry, and most concerningly, the growth of Christian Nationalism. The COVID pandemic has added a new layer of rethinking about the church. In a positive way many have rediscovered the church as more than a place to go or an event to attend, but a people who live in community and are on a mission. In a less favorable manner, many have disconnected from the church and it is estimated that many who stop participating in person at a local church may never do so again. These developments raise some very valid and important questions: Is the church relevant for today? Is it possible to be a healthy disciple outside of the church community? Is occasional virtual participation in church enough for Christian growth? Does the evangelical church in North America need deconstruction or reconstruction or a sort of reformation? Why church? Whose church? What about the church is biblical and essential? And many others. This series will attempt to address some of these.