Demographic Implosion in Evangelicalism

What are the implications of a declining birth rate within evangelical churches? Kevin Swanson highlights a concerning trend in the evangelical community: a demographic implosion marked by a low birth rate and a decreasing number of young families. Swanson attributes this trend to a broader societal rejection of children, fueled by factors such as abortion and the use of contraceptives. He warns that this decline in birth rate is not only a threat to the future of the church but also to the family and civilization as a whole. The church, he argues, should view children as blessings from God and convey this message to its congregants. Swanson calls the evangelical church to repentance, urging it to preach against practices like abortion and the use of abortifacients. He believes that the church is under God's judgment due to its acceptance of a childless vision promoted by secular ideologies. In calling for a higher birth rate among Christian families, Swanson emphasizes the need for a renewed focus on God’s vision for family and the church. He argues that a birth rate of approximately four to five children per family should be the norm, as it has been historically for thousands of years. Psalm 127:3 (NKJV): "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward."