**No successful churches **

Many people are now choosing to follow Jesus on their own rather than being part of a church due to the negative experiences some have had within the church. While there are legitimate reasons for this sentiment, it is important to remember that not all churches are guilty of such actions. It is tragic that some churches have caused pain and harm instead of being a source of healing. This is not the true essence of following Jesus, and if you have experienced this, I apologize on behalf of the Christian church.