中国教会不见增长有许多原因，有人归咎于会众老龄化，或教会设备简陋–只摆几张凳子，没有空调设备；新朋友难获接纳，不易融入群体。也有人认为： 讲坛不能针对知识份子的需求，也不能回应时代的需要。很多教会的同工对于不能吸引留住新朋友也感到沮丧。更新教会非一朝一夕可蹴，没有灵丹妙药。让我们祈 求上帝能按祂心意帮助教会在质和量上都增长。也与灰心的人一同仰望，愿教会能同感一灵，有同一异象，继续忠心事奉、等候神行奇妙大事。
One reason many churches are unable to grow is because their members are mostly old people. Church facilities are appalling and spartan, having simple stools on a bare floor without air conditionin g. Newcomers find it both difficult to fit in and be accepted. The preaching also does not target those with higher education; the sermons are not socioculturally relevant. Many church workers are frustrated because they are not able to attract and retain newcomers. Revitalizing old churches is not a simple task and there is no quick solution. We pray that God will answer the prayer of those who are seeking church growth. For those who feel frustrated, we pray along with them, for church unity and vision for growth, as they serve faithfully and wait upon the Lord to do great things.
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