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Why Don’t Churches Do Altar Calls Anymore?

Why Don’t Churches Do Altar Calls Anymore?

Update: 2025-11-27
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Has church culture changed? Are altar calls biblical? And what is the purpose of going forward at the end of a service? In this episode of Faith IRL, David and Orah unpack the surprising (and sometimes forgotten) history of the altar call - from the very first altar moment in the Bible to how modern churches began using “come forward” moments for repentance, salvation, healing, and surrender.Question of the Week: Have you ever gone forward at an altar call? Why or why not?To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

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Why Don’t Churches Do Altar Calls Anymore?

Why Don’t Churches Do Altar Calls Anymore?

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