With statistics showing that nearly seven to eight African-Americans between the ages of 18-30 years old, who regularly attended church while in high school, have now stopped attending church altogether, a new book 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.
83 THINGS I WISH THE BLACK CHURCH WOULD STOP DOING, the new book by Milan Ford, takes a bold, creative, and at times, tongue-in-cheek approach at unveiling how today's predominately African-American church often fosters an environment of style and culture, over relevance. Released just last December, the self-published book is already in its second printing.
"As a 33 year old African American ministry leader who has spent 31 of those years growing and maturing within two predominately African-American churches," Ford says, "I once firmly 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," he adds, "I've seen firsthand how in the eyes and ears of this generation, many of the church's traditions have become much louder than the message of Christ we seek to deliver. What was once attractive is now unfortunately, repelling."
Source: Black News
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