Observations for Mainline churches
George Barna is an experienced researcher who has studied churches for many years. Here is an article that seek to flag possible issues that may be leading to the decline that mainline churches have been experiencing. It is helpful as it reminds pastors like myself of pitfalls to avoid and emphases to maintain. https://www.barna.org/barna-update/leadership/323-report-examines-the-state-of-mainline-protestant-churches#.V3QzSrgrJhE …