George Barna says the main reason people stop going to church is because church is not relevant to their lives.   But, what about north of the American border?

Is Canada in the same boat?

According to Reginald Bibby, religion in Canada is anything but dead.

62% of Canadians believe Jesus died for their sins, but only . . .

17% go to church regularly and more than half of Canadians go to church once a year or never at all.

These statistics beg the question . . .

Why?

This the first part of a four part series on “What is Church?” by 100 Huntley Street.  It is only 6:45 long.  Please watch this clip as it is an important topic for all of us . . . yes, even more important than watching 24 (or, since it is only 6:45, you can watch during the many commercial breaks in your favourite TV show!)

Leonard Sweet said, “The church is the place where people ought to feel most free to be themselves and most accountable to one another.” You can see other responses to that question from people on the street in the above video.

How would YOU answer the question, “What is church?”  Leave your answer below.

This mini-series will continue tomorrow with “What is Church?” Part II and a look at Emerging Churches in Canada and USA.  Please consider subscribing to keep up with the conversation here!

[tip] If you enjoyed this post, you will probably also like the interview with Bruxy Cavey here. [/tip]

“What is Church? Part II – Emerging” is here.