Denial and Decline in Churches

In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Thom Rainer on some dangers that come from denying the realities of a declining church.

1. The problems will only worsen.
2. Future generations are forsaken.
3. Leaders will have regrets.
4. Churches will miss opportunities for solutions.
5. There is no urgency for change.
6. Maintenance ministries engender frustration and conflict.
7. Churches in denial are usually disobedient.
8. Many of these churches will tolerate open and flagrant sin.
9. The church will lose its best members.
10. Comfort becomes an idol.

Resources related to this podcast:

“Dangers of Denial in a Declining Church” by Thom Rainer