![]() "If something is worth saving, you fight for it," explained Warren. Holy Spirit-led principles from Scripture that reveal a pathway for renewing churches to revive a declining denomination. Part 4: "Acts 1-2 Twelve Step Recovery for Churches and the SBC" New Testament passages that support the Great Commission ministry of women following a three-year study and Part 3: "New Testament Case for the Ministry of Women" Part 1: "Denial or Revival?" ( available now) Warren's new video series will focus on the biblical pathway for revitalizing hearts, churches and the denomination. Drawing on his experience working with thousands of churches over the past 43 years, he asserts the Convention must remember its foundation, repent and return to the things that once made it strong and healthy. We should be worrying about it."Īcknowledging that the causes of decline in the SBC are many and complex, Warren firmly believes that the principles the Holy Spirit laid out in starting the early Church are the pathway to revitalization. Some SBC leaders seem unable to admit it or talk about it, but denial is dishonesty. This isn't a glitch or the result of a pandemic it's a trajectory we've been on for a while. "Over the course of 17 years, the denomination has lost 3 million members. In the short video series, he suggests some of the contributing factors which have led to the SBC's decline, and offers a biblical pathway for revitalizing individual hearts and churches, resulting in denominational renewal and revival. Grieved by the largest decline of the SBC in more than a century, Warren believes the loss of nearly a half million members over the past year shouldn't be ignored. "SBC at the Crossroads" begins its staggered release today with, Part 1: "Denial or Revival?" LAKE FOREST, Calif., /PRNewswire/ - Pastor Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church, best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life and Coordinator of the global Finishing the Task coalition, today announced the launch of a four-part video series addressing the unprecedented decline of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). She grew up bilingual in German and conversational in French.Fourth-Generation SBC Leader Addresses Causes for Decline in New Video Series Urging Denomination to Pursue Renewal, Revitalization and Revival Away from her pen, Erika runs, skis and enjoys all things ocean and outdoors. She's won many first-place awards from the Los Angeles and Orange County press clubs. Ford Foundation has awarded her coverage of National Defense. She's a three-time award winner from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for telling stories of Marines in local communities. ![]() While adept at reporting hard news, she's known for telling human stories of conflict, struggle and joy. Erika has a comprehensive understanding of issues affecting South Orange County communities, including coastal access and the environment, the plight of marine mammal entanglements, water quality, development, local harbors and quality of life in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente. ![]() She's reported from Navy ships, Osprey aircraft and training ranges throughout Southern California, explaining national and international warfare tactics and military equipment. She covers military and national defense from West Coast bases to the Pentagon. ![]() Erika Ritchie is an award-winning staff writer for the Orange County Register and 10 other Southern California News Group newspapers. ![]()
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