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Originally Posted by TRFrance
Well that's one reason we have Sunday School, and midweek Bible class... but unfortunately many saints view those as optional, not mandatory, so they skip 'em.
In my opinion, THAT is a key reason that there's a shortage of knowledge among many of our saints.
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Now, I would agree with this.
I certainly can't speak for all churches of all denominations, but in my personal experience, Bible Study is much less attended than Sunday services.
However, I've also been in churches where Bible Study was not really Bible Study, but another night for the pastor to preach.
If I ever pastored again, which is highly doubtful, I would implement age appropriate classes on Sunday morning, and "Spiritual age appropriate" classes on Wednesday night for Bible Study.
Now, having said that, I have seen a tremendous advance in some of the churches I've been involved with in the area of spiritual teaching and training in the last few years.
The churches that have strong training programs seem to be the ones growing steadily, and retaining the most new members.