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A new openness to searching for purpose and meaning. Are we post Christian or post secular? - with Mark McCrindle
Manage episode 477107792 series 1088224
The new McCrindle report ‘An undercurrent of faith’ says:
- Those turning to Christian faith are not who we might expect - it’s especially older people, the recently widowed and recently separated or divorced.
- The move is most on away from Christian identity in outer suburbia and regional areas.
- Australians are still turning to Christianity in large numbers, despite a decline in Christian affiliation.
- While 85,000 15-24 year olds have moved towards Christianity in the last five years, that’s dramatically down on a decade ago
Founder and Principle of McCrindle research, Mark McCrinde, says his report shows a new search for purpose and meaning and asks is “Australia Post Christian or are we now Post Secular?”
Plus we compare the findings of the national McCrindle report with the recent Sydney Anglican report on Church attendance.
Reach Australia National Conference
Reach Australia’s National Conference is from 19 to 22 May 2025 on the Central Coast of NSW. This year’s theme is URGENT: The Necessary Task of Mission Before Christ Returns. For more info.
Anglican Aid
Anglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid.
The Church Co
A website and app platform built specifically for churches: http://www.thechurchco.com
Dominic Steele's preaching at Village
Subscribe to Dominic Steele's weekly sermons from the Village Church website.
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Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Religious Trends Report (00:00:00)
2. Church Attendance vs Christian Identity (00:04:18)
3. Geographic Shifts in Religious Affiliation (00:12:06)
4. Life Changes and Faith Movement (00:18:38)
5. Youth Faith Trends and Opportunities (00:23:31)
6. Why People Leave Faith and Strategic Responses (00:29:28)
406 episodes
Manage episode 477107792 series 1088224
The new McCrindle report ‘An undercurrent of faith’ says:
- Those turning to Christian faith are not who we might expect - it’s especially older people, the recently widowed and recently separated or divorced.
- The move is most on away from Christian identity in outer suburbia and regional areas.
- Australians are still turning to Christianity in large numbers, despite a decline in Christian affiliation.
- While 85,000 15-24 year olds have moved towards Christianity in the last five years, that’s dramatically down on a decade ago
Founder and Principle of McCrindle research, Mark McCrinde, says his report shows a new search for purpose and meaning and asks is “Australia Post Christian or are we now Post Secular?”
Plus we compare the findings of the national McCrindle report with the recent Sydney Anglican report on Church attendance.
Reach Australia National Conference
Reach Australia’s National Conference is from 19 to 22 May 2025 on the Central Coast of NSW. This year’s theme is URGENT: The Necessary Task of Mission Before Christ Returns. For more info.
Anglican Aid
Anglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid.
The Church Co
A website and app platform built specifically for churches: http://www.thechurchco.com
Dominic Steele's preaching at Village
Subscribe to Dominic Steele's weekly sermons from the Village Church website.
--
Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Religious Trends Report (00:00:00)
2. Church Attendance vs Christian Identity (00:04:18)
3. Geographic Shifts in Religious Affiliation (00:12:06)
4. Life Changes and Faith Movement (00:18:38)
5. Youth Faith Trends and Opportunities (00:23:31)
6. Why People Leave Faith and Strategic Responses (00:29:28)
406 episodes
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