The Three Determinations of New Evangelicalism 3. The End of a Century. The Beginning of a New Millennium. According to news reports there is a new searching for God among the masses. A few years ago, Time magazine reported that many baby boomers who had formally dropped out of organized religion were returning to their roots.
Church attendance is on the rise.
Although church attendance may indicate the spiritual climate of a nation, it doesn't necessarily indicate the faith of a nation. Spirituality takes many forms, most of which are in conflict with God's word. Even among the most biblical denominations in terms of doctrine, large percentages attend for reasons other than genuine faith in Jesus. This is all well and good. Certainly churches should meet the needs of the people.