Why Should I Go Back to Church? BBP 2-8

Your one day to rest. Why get up to go to church? How vital is in-person church attendance to mental, physical, and spiritual well-being? Are the roles and attendance of young men and women changing in the church? My guest is Pastor Dr. Evan Willis from Charlotte, NC. We start with a few words of wisdom from the renowned Pastor Wintley Phipps. Please see bio and references.  00:00 Wintley Phipps answers question, Why is church attendance important? 03:53 Introduction of Dr. Evan Willis 05.06 Gen Z women leaving church at higher rate than Gen Z Men (editorial comment, if this is true, it seems it would be one reason for young women to return to church)  17:06 Social institutions, less support, increase in mental health illness 18:10 Devices/ online use leads to isolation 20:15 Gallup poll, number on listed reason for people to attend church, the sermon 27:46 Shorter attention spans with technology 30:12 Lack of reverence 33:00 Fellowship 35:00 Community, childhood spent outside, independent 39:00 Church helps you deal with life 42:05 Summary- God created us for community, Health Benefits, No church is perfect