Mainline church attendance is down all across America. There are very vocal people out there who want you to believe that liberal thinking is tearing at the fabric of our churches. Rev. Steven Martin says that’s not the case. He says the real reason church attendance is on the wane has more to do with groups like the Institute on Religion and Democracy.

Rev. Martin says since its beginning in 1982, the Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) has continuously undermined mainline Protestant denominations by attacking the character of church leaders.

He says the IRD, funded by some of the world’s most powerful foundations, undermines the church by fueling controversy amongst its members.

Rev. Martin can discuss:

• How to recognize “steeplejacking” in your own church.

• Ways to reunite your church if a schism has occurred.

• How to approach your church leaders if you
are unhappy.

CREDENTIALS: Rev. Steven Martin has served United Methodist churches as pastor for 18 years and is a graduate of Candler School of Theology. He is the president of Vital Visions, Inc. a non-profit organization committed to using films to educate and bring about dialogue, understanding and peacemaking. His latest film is RENEWAL OR RUIN? The Institute on Religion and Democracy’s Attack on the United Methodist Church. You can learn more about this film at www.ird-info.com. Steve also has an ISDN and Musicam codec connection for guest interviews.

AVAILABILITY: Tennessee and nationwide by arrangement or via telephone
CONTACT: Steven Martin, (865) 483-6823; steve@vitalvisuals.com