The Future of Organized Religion

How has organized religion changed since we were kids? And how do those shifts impact its role in family life and society as a whole? To help us unpack all of this is Pastor Scott Chrostek. Rev. Scott Chrostek is the Executive Pastor of Ministries and Programs at Resurrection, a United Methodist Church with six locations in the Kansas City area. We discuss the difference between faith and religion, statistical trends of organized religion and why people have left over the past decade, and what needs to change for these groups to continue to exist.  Meet Scott Chrostek Rev. Scott Chrostek is the Executive Pastor of Ministries and Programs at Resurrection, a United Methodist Church with six locations in the Kansas City area.  Before taking on this churchwide leadership role, Scott was responsible for launching the Downtown location in December of 2009 which grew from 9 individuals to over 1000 adults in weekly worship attendance. Resurrection Downtown began as a mobile start-up, and grew to include two sites: one a former bar and concert venue located between a tattoo parlor and strip club and two a city block that gave rise to the first new church building in downtown KC in over 80 years. It continues to grow today as one of the few downtown United Methodist churches growing in an urban area across the country.   Scott is married to Rev. Wendy Lyons Chrostek, his wife of 19 years and together they have served in ministry in North Carolina, Michigan, Kansas and Missouri.  They are the proud parents of two kids. What We’re Loving In Kansas City Tricks and Treats at Worlds of Fun Check out Worlds of Fun Tricks and Treats Saturdays and Sundays September 14 through October 27! This is their all-new, family friendly Halloween event. Celebrate the season with mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and so much more. Come dressed in your finest Halloween attire for our Halloween costume contest. Enjoy seasonal treats, drinks and, of course, candy. Johnson Farms Sarah and her family love going to Johnson Farms for apple picking and more. They opt for the family pass to get the most bang for their buck. The farm is currently offering U-Pick apples and pumpkins, as well as U-Cut sunflowers and zinnias. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!