There are many problems with church. These are my top 7 problems that can affect the whole identity of what church is supposed to be. The idea is to read from the beginning problem as each one builds onto the previous problem. Quick Snapshot Institutional churches start with the wrong move. They assume that the only way church will happen is when there is a… Read More »The 7 Problems of Church
One goal of church is to make disciples. Part of that process is conversion. The question is : Are disciples being made? Or is something else going on? “Conversions” is one of the main things that a church may use as a statistic. But it can also be a problem for the church. How do you define a conversion? I am convinced that the institutional… Read More »The Problem of Conversions
Everybody needs to deal with it. This includes the church. But how are we to properly use cash? This has been one of the biggest problems for church. First we need to say some preliminary things about cash: So with those things in mind, here are some common problems with cash in church: The bulk of cash goes towards bosses and buildings Due to the… Read More »The Problem of Cash
Communication is crucial in any church. If we get this wrong, then genuine care and growth cannot go forth. But as you may have experienced, communication is increasingly harder in a fast-paced world. So what are the problems that relate to the problem of communication? The more people, the harder the communication If the church continues to increase in number, it makes communication more complex.… Read More »The Problem of Communication
Is the church supposed to have complexity? Or should it be simple and organic? The problem of complexity rise out of the previous 3 problems: When all 3 of these happen, you’ll get complexity. Here are some of the things that complexity does to the church: It goes from being an Organism to being an Organisation When you read about the church, primarily it is… Read More »The Problem of Complexity
In the western world, you can sum it up in one word : Consumerism. There are some great things about Consumerism. But it has seeped into all facets of life, including the church. What happens to the church when it becomes consumeristic? Now “consumer” means that everything is tailored around the consumer in order to give it a great product. But how does that play… Read More »The Problem of Consumerism
When people hear the word “church” what do they think of? Usually they would see something like a building. Hang on, a really old building. A building with a high ceiling, some arches, white pillars. Maybe they would think of rows and rows and rows of pews. Maybe red carpet? This ethereal old musty building. This is one of the greatest problems for the mainline… Read More »The problem of Church Buildings
One of the first questions people may have about church is, “who runs it?” In other words, they want to know who the leader is. LEADERS ARE EVERYWHERE They are running businesses, schools, and sports teams. It’s only natural to have leaders amongst your church gatherings, right? But in the traditional church, leadership has been taken to a whole other level. Known as the “clergy”,… Read More »The problem of Clergy