A
largely hidden, yet growing
phenomenon is changing where and how believers meet. Many are
unable or unwilling to attend or participate in traditional and
institutionalized "Churches" for many reasons. Disillusioned
by the lack of New Testament realities, abusive authority, work
schedules, economics and the spreading apostasy within large segments
of institutionalized Christianity, thousands of Christians across
America are gathering in more
simple ways for Bible study, prayer and to experience
the fellowship and simplicity of first century Christianity.
Searching for a better, more effective way to minister to a culture
that distrusts the traditional church, Pastor Anderson has taken
his ministry outside the "four walls" of the institutionalized
Church and is now working with Christians who seek to be The Church,
instead of just having church or attending a "church
building".
Half of Americans surveyed in the latest Barna
Group report say a growing number of people they know "are
tired of the usual type of church experience." Two out of three
adults (64 percent) also say they are "completely open to carrying
out and pursuing your faith in an environment or structure that
differs from that of a typical church." People are suggesting
that they want more of God and less of the stuff that gets between
them and their relationship with God," states the Barna report.
"The
New Testament Church didn't need expensive buildings to meet in.
They didn't need a paid staff. Collecting money to put into
a building, puts people in need. The needs of the people
should be taken care of, not a building." (Acts 2:44-47).
Wherever
souls are in need of the Word of God, that's where you can find
F. L. Anderson counseling,
mentoring and teaching the Gospel and establish
Bible study fellowships
in the Houston area.
(Matthew 28:19)
Social
Media Fellowship
A
nationwide survey conducted by the USA based Barna Research Group
indicates that the number of unchurched adults in America continues
to grow by nearly a million people annually. 70% of people who attended
church regularly in high school quit by age 23. Fifty-eight percent
of church dropouts selected at least one church or pastor-related
reason for leaving church. Most common was, "church members
seemed judgmental or hypocritical" (26 percent). Another 20
percent "didn’t feel connected to the people in my church."
Unable to fellowship with us in person? The
“Social Media Revolution” has enabled us to minister,
shepherd and interact with thousands of souls via Twitter,
RSS Feed,
and blog.
F. L. Anderson has become spiritual advisor to many across America,
providing those who follow him (as he follows Christ) the opportunity
to be a part of a transforming experience.
