Monthly Archives: October 2016

Making the Decision to Leave Your Church

Posted on October 30, 2016 by David V. Edling

A few weeks ago in response to my blog about church membership, member vows, and what might be a valid reason to leave one’s church, a reader wrote that she didn’t think I answered the question. She also expressed her opinion that … Continue reading →

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Signs that a conflicted church is not ready to change …

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Dave Edling & Tara Barthel

Q. What would make you decline a church intervention? Are there certain signs that a church is not ready for a Christian conciliation intervention team to go in and work to help the church to redeem their conflicts? A. In … Continue reading →

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Why is the rampant loss of hope a reality in most church conflicts?

Posted on October 1, 2016 by David V. Edling

One observation Tara and I make in Redeeming Church Conflicts concerns the loss of hope among believers who struggle with conflicts in the church. We spend a significant number of words on that sad dynamic and how to respond biblically. … Continue reading →

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