Australian evangelist Nick Vujicic warns that churches are at risk of dying unless they shift their focus.
In his view they are too focused on collecting tithes and talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
He believes they should concentrate on reaching the lost and discipling the middle-of-the-road by emphasising the basics of a Godly life.
Nick made the comments during a podcast with Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson Huff.
It was titled How Not To Tap Out When Things Get Hard.
“I believe we’re all part of the Great Commission if we actually engage,” he said, adding that one way to fulfill that is through “preaching the Gospel in truth because that is what sets people free, starting with each individual congregation.”
The Christian Post reports him as saying the Church should be: “Not too charismatic and not too conservative, not denying the power of the Holy Spirit and not really emphasising the gifts as much as the basics, which I think we’ve lost.”
“I want you to know that there is no shame or guilt and condemnation for those in Christ Jesus because those who are in Christ Jesus [can] repent of your sin and find restitution for your soul. Stop with your unbelief,” Nick proclaimed.
He’s praying for a healthy Church, especially for Gen-Zers.
The motivational speaker underlined his view that if young Christians don’t live a life of putting God first, they’re living an absolute lie.
Nick also touched on the topic of depression and how he almost took his own life in his younger years because of bullying over being born without arms and legs.
He gave his life to Jesus at the age of 15, but admits he still needs occasional therapy for depression.
He notes that everyone’s going to have their ups and downs just like most characters in the Bible.
“I want all our listeners to know that it’s not about just ‘the joy of the Lord’ and just hoping that 2023 is going to be good and that if ‘we claim this in Jesus’s name it’s going to be better,’” the US-based Australian concluded.
