The Methodists made such an impact on their nation that in 1962 historian Élie Halévy theorized that the Wesleyan revival created England's middle class and saved England from the kind of bloody revolution that crippled France.

Roger spent decades serving Christ by planting churches on four continents. But after reflecting on his labors for the kingdom of God, his confession surprised many of us. "I've given most of my energy to a second-rate mission as well," he said. "Don't get me wrong. Church planting is important. But someday that mission will end. My first calling is to live with God. That must be my first commitment."

The trends that follow were not created in a vacuum. Most of the information is based on studies we have done at LifeWay Research. But much of this research provides us information and facts about today's realities. It does not offer certitude for future trends.

The process is analogous to weather forecasting. We can see all the ingredients that will likely cause a specific outcome. But those factors can change, so we can never say that we are 100 percent certain.

RAVENEL, SC---Stan Winder was disabled and had to use either a wheelchair or a walker for many years. While reading the Bible in bed on Palm Sunday, he heard "get up." He brushed it off. Again, he heard the voice in his head which he took to be coming from God saying "Get up now or lose this opportunity." He did and to his amazement he could walk and run. He is now the picture of health. His doctor can't explain it.

"Get up and walk."