Night clubs are not often known for their redemptive value, but one faith-based hot spot in Nashville, TN is hoping to change that.
The Cove is an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub that was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their twenties who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship.
“My dream for The Cove is to be an inspiration for revival. I believe that revival starts in yourself personally, and then from there, it spreads. So I want this to spread like a wildfire,” Eric Diggs, co-founder of The Cove, said.
There’s no smoking or drinking, and the Cove plays exclusively Christian music including hip-hop, bachata, and reggaeton.
The founders launched the nightclub because church attendance has been dwindling since the pandemic.
This was especially true among Black Protestants – a decline that surveys say is unmatched by any other major religious group.
According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, the number of Black Protestants who say they attend services monthly has fallen from 61% in 2019 to 46% now.
“We ourselves experienced the pain point of not being able to find community outside of our church, not
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