With statistics showing that nearly 70% of African-Americans between the ages of 18-30 years old who regularly attended church while in high school, have now stopped attending church altogether, 83 THINGS I WISH THE BLACK CHURCH WOULD STOP DOING discusses whether or not many of the long standing traditions of ‘the black church’ have contributed to the growing apathy towards faith and religion that now exists within today’s generation.
The first book written by Milan Ford, 83 THINGS I WISH THE BLACK CHURCH WOULD STOP DOING takes a bold, creative, and at times, a tongue-in-cheek approach at unveiling how today’s predominately African-American church often fosters an environment of style and culture, over relevance.
“As an 33 year old African American ministry leader,” Ford says, “who has spent 31 of those years growing and maturing within two predominately African-American churches, I once believed that the unique expression of worship, community, and service of ‘the black church’ would be something that would stand the test of time.”
“But after years of serving and mentoring both youth and college students alike,” Ford adds, “I began to see how in the eyes and ears of this generation, many of the church’s traditions and practices have become much louder than the message of Christ we seek to deliver. What was once attractive, is now unfortunately, repelling.”
83 THINGS I WISH THE BLACK CHURCH WOULD STOP DOING, now available in bookstores everywhere, covers such topics as honorariums, contracted musicians, numerology, and televised worship services, all with a twist of humor and an alternative outlook.
“This book is going to make a lot of people laugh,” Ford says. “But I must warn you, it may also make some people angry. But my prayer is that it will ultimately cause all who read it to do whatever necessary to help the local church win this generation for the cause of Christ. Let’s face it; no one takes themselves more seriously than we do as Christians.”
“This book and it’s disarming approach will help many within ‘the black church’ make the adjustments necessary to lift the awesome power and glory of our God back where it needs to be.”
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