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We often believe what we read – hook, line, and sinker – though it may or may not be accurate or truthful. We should always take God at His Word and obey His Word, but take everything else we read with a grain of salt. This includes what the world says about marriage, too.
 We live in an age when people are less inclined to join or commit to church, marriage, leadership positions, anything. And if they do, they tend to be nominally committed rather than fully committed and involved.
Below are some ways to counteract that trend when it comes to commitment to church. Thom Rainer, President of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, has some helpful insights concerning New Member Classes and other ways to help new members stick. |
AuthorI’m Ray Gentry, the husband of Debra & father of April & Allison. I serve over 80 congregations on the southside of Atlanta as Associational Mission Strategist of the Southside Baptist Network. I am also the President/CEO of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL). I’ve served Southern Baptist churches & associations in various roles for over 35 years. 
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