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Pastor’s Pen July 17

17/07/2022 By Pastor Julie

What are the faith predictions heading towards 2070?

The following statistics sent by our NZBMS may shock you

  • In 1970, 20% of the world’s population identified as “no religion,” (atheist or agnostic). By 2050 it is predicted that only 10% will identify as “no religion.”
  • Six countries in the world will have over 100 million Christians by 2050. Only one of those will be a Western nation: the United States.
  • By 2050 -2070, 64% of the global population will be Christian or Muslim. That figure is predicted to be around a 50/50 split.
  • By 2050, four out of every ten Christians will live in Sub-Saharan Africa

This is the population of the world now

  • Asia: 4.8 billion
  • Africa: 1.3 billion
  • Europe: 609 million
  • North America: 595 million
  • South America: 432 million
  • Australia /Oceania: 42 million

We are living through a time of huge global change at many levels. Right now, we need “Whakarongo” – to listen, sense, or perceive. Where is God leading the Church today, and how can we join Him in Gospel renewal of people and places?

About Pastor Julie

I’m passionate about the church – building believers up in their faith, to be all God intended them to be; and I’m passionate about sharing the love and hope of Jesus with people who don’t know Him yet.

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