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The Christian Communication Crisis!
by L Cruz IIIJan 13, 2008
In the process of making this website I have quickly discovered that one of Christianity's biggest obstacles, in relation to new seekers, is less-than-favorable communication.
We Christians all too often speak to nonbelievers in a language only the choir understands. While "church talk" may be appropriate among other Christians, it means little or nothing to new seekers or lost sheep. It is like speaking Swahili to an English-speaking audience.
As a result of this alienating practice, I have seen befuddled secularists determine that Christianity cannot relate to the present world and is therefore no longer relevant. We Christians know that such a position is not only inaccurate, but it is also impossible. But how will secularists ever come to know this if we do not learn to communicate more effectively?
Therefore, I have a cheerful challenge for all church leaders, Christian websites, evangelists and followers of Christ in general. Work on communicating more effectively with the secular world!
Consider dedicating a service, a web page, or a handout to preaching the foundations of religion in plain English. If you are unsure what information to cover, consider following the lead of the church fathers. Not only did their discoveries lead to Catholicism, Calvinism, Wesleyanism (Armenianism) and various other offshoots, but many of them were also sainted.
And, how did they gain their wisdom? They merged philosophy and theology into a single theosophy. And then they shared their theosophical discoveries in terms the people of their day could understand.
A great source of life-changing theosophical breakthroughs is Christian apologetics. (Perhaps my resources can give you some ideas.)
If you still aren't sold on the idea, consider these points.
Have you ever noticed that the authors of the Bible rarely if ever attempted to prove the existence of God? That is because God's existence was common knowledge. They knew something that many of us don't...they knew that it was impossible for Him not to exist. Therefore, an apologetic was rarely if ever offered.
The same can be said for many of today's churches. Christian leaders often spend much time communicating the profundity, wonders and beauty of Christ without ever communicating WHY they know God exists at all.
The "whys" are very vital. It is not only what secularists want to learn, but it can also strengthen the faith of seasoned believers.
I pray we can all meet this challenge.
<Body of text 2>Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2)