Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church – DC

One of the reasons millennials don’t go to church is because they think it is a lot of rules and judgement with very little love. To quote the book, “Making Space for Millennials”, by Barna Research, “Substantial majorities of millennials “who don’t go to church say they see Christians as judgmental, 87%. It’s this majoring-in-the-minors culture that’s pushing millennials out of church. While churches’ mission statements read, “Love God,” “Love People” “Serve the World”, the look on church members faces say, “You don’t belong here.” The discussion will examine why there seems to be more rules than a welcoming atmosphere. We will look at the difference between religious dogma and biblical teachings.

 

 

 

The discussion will look at the church’s propensity to condemn popular culture. Studies show instead of rejecting culture, millennials want to be a part of redeeming the culture. Discussion will examine if Christianity is just a lot of rules that don’t allow you to enjoy yourself. Looking at ideas like you can’t date, can’t listen to secular music or hang out outside of the church if you’re a Christian. We look to separate myth from biblical truths.

 

mpbcdc.org

 

This explores the idea that being a Christian means being perfect. This episode will use the Apostle Paul’s discussion in Roman’s Chapter 7 to look at the human condition and how everyone falls short of being the perfect person. It will discuss how we need the Holy Spirit to overcome our inadequacies and human failures.

 

mpbcdc.org

 

With ministers asking their congregation for planes, and such, this episode explores the church’s use of money provided the congregants.  It looks at, most importantly, God’s word about giving (tithing) in relationship to how the world looks at giving.

 

www.mpbcdc.org/online_giving/

This discussion addresses the why you need Jesus if you are basically a good person. They just don’t seem to get the whole church thing. Addressing those who may consider themselves spiritual and/or humanist. They give charitably, they don’t try to intentionally hurt others and see religion as no better than this philosophy. Given this view we look at why they should consider Jesus.

www.mpbcdc.org

 

 

We celebrate Jesus birth and resurrection but not his life. Often people come to church to celebrate key dates; Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day. Those days are often mark by church programs that highlight praise and fellowship that tends to attract people to church who don’t regularly attend. But the fact that they come, even sporadically, says that there is something they find in the church that is not present during certain season in the world. This episode explores how sporadic returning to the church may indicate a deeper desire to connect with God.

mpbcdc.org

 

 

Discussion surrounded by choices made regarding spirituality, religion, and how they apply to everyday people, circumstances and life.