Pastor Matt Chandler argues that modern churches often prioritize conversion over genuine discipleship, leading to believers drifting from their faith.
Pastor Matt Chandler says the Great Commission does not end at conversion, yet too many modern churches have operated as though it does, emphasizing professions of faith while failing to ensure those new believers are still walking with Christ years later.
The lead pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, Matt Chandler, is the author of the new book Becoming Like jesus (Thomas Nelson), which he wrote after watching young people enthusiastically embrace Christ only to drift from the faith years later, as well as longtime believers abandoning their convictions after enduring difficult life struggles. The book’s subtitle hints at its content: “The Everyday Journey to Living a Life of Holiness.”
“The main goal has never been conversion,” he said. “The main goal has always been discipleship. And so I think the majority of churches put a ton of energy into ‘how do we get people saved?’ – and put not near enough energy in the ‘now what?’”
Chandler cited his own church as an example.
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