Category Archives: When is it valid to leave a church?

How do I decide when it is necessary to leave my church?

Q: “I am not happy with a number of things at my church where I have been a member for several years. Some things are relatively small but others aren’t; like the pastor making comments in his sermons that seem … Continue reading

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Making the Decision to Leave Your Church

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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My church’s new fundraising campaign makes me uncomfortable—should I just leave my church?

Q: “Our church is in a building program and we are also seeking to expand the number and size of our outreach programs. While I think this is all good in theory it seems that realistically we won’t have the … Continue reading

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Five Really Bad Reasons to Leave Your Church

Worth the read! Five Really Bad Reasons to Leave Your Church (HT: The Aquila Report)

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Seven Reasons Very Active Church Members Drop Out

An article worth the read as you consider the importance of redeeming your church conflicts: Seven Reasons Very Active Church Members Drop Out

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Many of my friends are leaving our church and I’m not sure if I should leave with them …

Q: “My best friends in the church have decided they are leaving and have encouraged me to come with them. I feel torn about this because I took membership vows when I joined (as did they) and just breaking those … Continue reading

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