How can we most effectively minister to those who have left the church? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Michael Graham. Michael is the program director at The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics and served as the Executive Pastor at Orlando Grace Church. His most recent book is entitled The Great Dechurching. Together, Michael and Jason look at some of the revelations that come from a comprehensive research study into those who have left the church. Michael also shares some incredibly hopeful opportunities for every local church when it comes to reaching those who have left.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Michael Graham on the willingness of people to re-engage with evangelical churches despite potential differences in their stated beliefs: "Over half the people who left evangelical churches are willing to return right now. Even people who really don't look like they're Christians in terms of their beliefs on paper."

Michael Graham on the importance of constructing local churches that prioritize and emphasize three key aspects: the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ: "We need to be building local churches that emphasize the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ, all at the same time."

Michael Graham on the acceptance to decentralize power, moving away from a top-down approach where a few individuals or entities hold significant influence: "It's okay to lose top-down power in culture and society."
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