This is an “extra” edition as we get our new writing schedule in place.
This preview is my other newsletter, “Three Insights and a Freebie.” If you are already on that list, I apologize in advance. But if you are not and like this type of thing, just send me an email to dave.travis@generis.com to get added to the monthly edition.
240 words - 1-minute read and very skimmable.
First – the Freebie
Matt Engel from gloo will be on our Senior Pastor Weekly call on September 21. TWO WEEKS away.
The topic is: The Uberization of the Church
I am told the talk is powerful and thought-provoking.
If you want in, hit reply, and we will send you the private link for the special day.
Insight 1: What are we doing because everyone else is?
This made me think –
My guess is that we all fall into this. I would love to hear what would be on your list. Send it to me.
Insight 2: This chart. People trust their employer more than their church.
Source: Axios/Edelman
A few provisos –
This was a survey of 7,000 people employed at organizations, not the general public.
Church is lumped in with other organizations.
Insight 3: A continued shift in U.S. Latino believers
“The percentage of Latinos who identify as Protestant — evangelical and other Christian faiths — is expected to grow from about 25% today to 50% by 2030.”
This has been a growth area for many client churches for two decades, as many first, second, and third-generation immigrants switch faiths.
Much of this is driven by the shifts in Central America, where the same thing is happening.
That’s it for this month.
Let me know where we can work together. Would love to serve you.
Hit reply, and let’s schedule a call.
Next week Greg Ligon is back, and a few weeks after that, Jim Sheppard joins the writing team. Look for Church Leader Insider every Wednesday.