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238: The state of the corps—and the future of ministry—with Jim Sparks

238: The state of the corps—and the future of ministry—with Jim Sparks

Update: 2025-09-01
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What’s the real state of the Church today—and how is The Salvation Army positioned within it?

Jim Sparks, Western Territorial Mission Strategist, joins Christin Thieme to unpack surprising new data about spiritual commitment in America, why Gen Z and Millennials are leading a revival, and how corps can connect with people who are open to Jesus but hesitant about organized religion.

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238: The state of the corps—and the future of ministry—with Jim Sparks

238: The state of the corps—and the future of ministry—with Jim Sparks