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WOW, nothing like being up front to spell out what your problems are, unless they are swinging the direction Bro JD points out, they are forcing out the ones supporting the church.I have never seen nor known 'members from Hell' as a couple preachers on Acts have said they have. Maybe Cottage Grove was loaded with them. And this was the only way to unload them, nah, surely not! Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

For sure. You definitely get more revenue from a faithful giver on a fixed income than you do from someone who doesn't give it all.They might discover that after their relaunch.

Just read this. While a novel idea (thankfully), it's kinda crazy! Talk about biting the hand that feeds you More of Him...less of me.twitter.com/camiracle77www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=691241499&ref=name

Makes me wonder what God could do

UPDATEThe planting pastor of the church says the article is inaccurate and does not reflect the situation: twitter.com/petersjwh/status/1219437180822740992?s=19

How many of our churches are in the same state as the church in a he article

I've been thinking about this as well. Many churches face this problem. Assuming the story is accurate, this is obviously NOT the way to handle it.But what DO you do if you're pastoring a church that has gone decades without having an intentional vision for the next generation?Is there any possible way to turn that situation around, or do you just lovingly shepherd that congregation until most to all have gone home, close the church, and maybe start again? Do you try to merge with another congregation? Disband the church and work to find other local church homes for the parishioners?According to the planting pastor I linked to above, the latter items are more along the lines of what this church is trying to do.

I've been thinking about this as well. Many churches face this problem. Assuming the story is accurate, this is obviously NOT the way to handle it.But what DO you do if you're pastoring a church that has gone decades without having an intentional vision for the next generation?Is there any possible way to turn that situation around, or do you just lovingly shepherd that congregation until most to all have gone home, close the church, and maybe start again? Do you try to merge with another congregation? Disband the church and work to find other local church homes for the parishioners?According to the planting pastor I linked to above, the latter items are more along the lines of what this church is trying to do.Without doubt, it is a difficult and prevalent problem. Too many of our churches have no vision or desire to win their community. They just want a place to shout on Sunday

Re: I also am forced to think