A Call To Action

Religious groups across America are losing members and closing doors. Sadly, the Lord’s church is experiencing similar shrinkage. Approximately ten New Testament congregations close their doors each month. Fourteen congregations have ceased to exist in north-east Louisiana since 1990. The Rayville congregation closed its doors in December. I can think of at least six congregations in our area that are in serious trouble.

The Christian Chronicle reports since 1990, we have lost over 1260 congregations and one fourth of that number has occurred in the last 3 years. Where are we headed and what do we do?

First, realize America is not the same. We now live in a post Christian era where the Bible and prayer are banned from many schools. Over 61 million babies have been murdered since 1973 and the LBGQT+ movement grows in its ungodliness. Please pray for our country and our leaders that we will repent and come back to God. Vote for those who best exemplify (as possible) Godly principles.

Second, many have grown complacent. We are inward focused in our congregations (it is all about us and our happiness) rather than being outward focused. Remember Matthew 28:18-20!

Third, we need to build relationships as we go out and search for those who are lost, those who are in need, and those who are out of service. Door knocking and in home Bible studies are the key.

If ever there was a time for action, it is now! Dear friend, stand up and get involved in this tremendous war that is raging in America today! Let us invite others to services, encourage all, and exemplify Christ in our lives daily.

“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain” (Philippians 2:14-16 NKJV).



Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis