For the Gospel Podcast How to Leave a Church the Right Way
May 16, 2022
Leaving a church can stem from various reasons, from relocation to spiritual conflict. The conversation highlights the importance of identifying biblical reasons versus personal preferences. Meeting with church leaders and setting a clear timeline for leaving are crucial steps in the transition process. When faced with false teachings, a different approach is needed, emphasizing the need for warnings rather than simple exits. Ultimately, the emphasis is on leaving gracefully and truthfully, ensuring no bitterness lingers.
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Valuing Retirees In A Church Plant
- Costi recounts welcoming retirees to his church plant and valuing multi-generational wisdom.
- He emphasizes older members bring necessary maturity to young church plants.
Remember Jesus Is Senior Pastor
- Pastors are human and may react emotionally when members leave because gifts and resources go with them.
- Remember Jesus is the senior pastor and guard against treating departures as personal failures.
Define Biblical Reasons First
- Establish clear biblical reasons before you decide to leave a church.
- Attach rightly interpreted Scripture to each reason and avoid eisegesis by double-checking with commentaries or study Bibles.