Podcast Episode #525
Church splits aren’t quite as prominent as they used to be, but they can still be a problem for some churches. Today, we discuss nine reasons for them.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
- Churches that split are more likely to die than those who don’t because of the negativity that comes along with the split.
- If someone has been part of several church splits, it’s likely they could be part of the problem.
- “Inactive church member” is an oxymoron.
- An entitlement mentality is almost always found in churches that split.
The nine points we discuss are:
- A church that has split is likely to die.
- The negative community impact of a church split is great and enduring.
- The majority of church splits focus on the pastor.
- Church splits typically originate from power groups in the church.
- Some church members have actually been a part of several church splits.
- Church splits are typically preceded by inactive church members becoming active members.
- Church splits are more likely to occur in “country club” churches.
- Some churches still split over doctrinal issues.
- Some churches still split over financial issues.
Resources mentioned in today’s podcast
Rainer on Leadership is a member of the LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network
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