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- Look at the life of Jesus, not the imperfect lives of others. If the church has disappointed you, welcome to Planet Earth. The church is made up of imperfect people who make mistakes and do hurtful things, just like you.
- Examine your expectations. If God has disappointed you by not meeting your expectations, I want to gently encourage you to ask yourself: If I am the created, do I have a right to demand from the Creator what I think He should do for me?
- Focus on the facts, not your feelings. God’s Word contains facts about who He is. Yet our feelings tell us otherwise: God is punishing me. God no longer hears my prayers.
- Do the right thing, not the easy thing. It’s natural to want what is easy. And you may think it’s easier to walk away, to quit trying, to quit praying.
- They see nothing different in Christians. They come looking for the difference the gospel makes, but they find only people who act like the rest of the world acts.
- They hear nothing but judgment. Presented lovingly, judgment is part of helping people see their need for Jesus. The problem is that they too often hear it presented unlovingly.
- They hear only stories and humor. They come to church desperately wanting to hear something from God to help them with their chaotic lives, but they instead hear little or nothing from the Word.
- Nobody connects with them. They may come with some desire to be anonymous, but most do not come with a hope of being ignored. When nobody talks to them, they see little reason to keep coming.
Mar 22, 2024 · It may also clarify what to look for in a congregation and how you might best serve in a new church, should a decision be made to leave the present one. Meditate. It can be helpful to use this time of discernment to clarify what you believe. Meditating on the words of a historic creed of the faith, such as the Apostles’ Creed, or immersing ...
Aug 2, 2024 · 4. The people are tolerating sin. Unrepentant sin should not be given a place in the body of Christ. Sin breeds more sin (1 Corinthians 5:6). Healthy churches address sin head-on to prevent immoral behavior from spreading (1 Corinthians 5:1-2). If your church tolerates sin, speak up and demand action.
- Evaluate Why You are Leaving. Are you merely being reactionary? Do you have good reasons, or simply unwillingness to deal with struggles in the congregation?
- Elevate the Process. We need to know God’s thoughts on the matter. Our thoughts are not always His thoughts, and our ways (plans and choices) are not always His either.
- Examine Your Relationships. Before leaving, do you need to mend any broken bridges? The Bible speaks much about forgiveness in relationships. Church members can be unintentionally hurtful or sometimes, purposefully cruel.
- Express Your Gratitude. If, after evaluation, elevation and examination, you know God is leading you to leave your church, be sure to take time to express your gratitude.
Feb 25, 2021 · I think it is helpful to first think through a number of reasons why not to leave a church. Here are a few illegitimate reasons for leaving a church, reasons I have heard over the years: Because our children want to go to another church. The most spiritually immature (presumably) members of the family should not single-handedly make the most ...
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Jan 9, 2024 · I am not alone. Around three and a half thousand believers walk away from the Christian Church every day in the USA. According to the online publication The Christian Century, an average of nine ...
