A Prophecy of Church DeclineThe main denominations in the UK have been declining for many years. Will they continue to decline in 2017, as has been "prophesied" by one writer? Or is there any sign that growth could return? Eight UK denominations are examined, comparing declining ones with the growing Pentecostal group, and one stable church. It is shown that decline is likely to continue indefinitely, but that there are valuable lessons to be learned. Church membership is measured as a percentage of the relevant country's population. The Church of Scotland has a much larger percentage of population than the Church of England, but has a much steeper decline. Only the Methodist churches decline faster. However the Pentecostal and smaller evangelical denominations are growing, indicating a re-alignment in church affiliation. Blog Post. |
Feedback and Church GrowthFeedback happens when an action results in an effect, which then in turn influences the original action. "The more in church the more conversion, thus even more in church!" Well not quite! Many people in church do not contribute to the conversion process. Nevertheless other forms of feedback are at the heart of church growth, reinforcing loops driving growth, balancing loops restraining it. Read more: Basic feedback blog; Second order feedback blog. Welcome to the website of Church Growth Modelling. This is a science website, so prepare to be challenged. Questions welcome. It is a Christian website promoting revival, so prepare to be challenged spiritually! |
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