Church Growth Consultant For Pastors and Congregations - 15 Reasons Why People Leave Your Church

June 1, 2008 - PRLog -- It often baffles Pastors and church staff why people leave “their” church.

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Some folks visit and never return. Others who were a vital part of the church community suddenly disappear through the proverbial backdoor.

How can Pastors and church staff grow themselves to prevent loss of life in the church?

This is not only a compelling question, but also the very hinge that holds every congregation together. Life begins within. If the foundation is not strong and properly laid, it cannot sustain outward and ongoing growth.

Jesus said we spiritually know people like trees by their fruit or the lack thereof (see Matthew 7:16-20).

Here are some reasons people leave a church:

1. Lack of warmth, hospitality, and affirmation.

2. Lack of joy and spiritual atmosphere.

3. Lack of an enriching word from God to build their lives.

4. Lack of a family environment and sense of community.

5. Lack of meaningful ministry opportunities.

6. Lack of vision, focus, and purpose for the congregation and its members.

7. Excessive competition, pride, and backbiting among church members.

8. Lack of fathering and mentoring from the Pastor and church staff.

9. Unorganized church life

10. Insufficient fun activities to be social and make friends.

11. No sense of adventure and personal challenge to grow.

12. Overwhelming amount of pressure to give resources, time, and talents.

13. Lack of genuine interest from the Pastor and staff in the personal life of its members.

14. Ego and individualistic mentality among the Pastor and church ministers hinders the life flow.

15. Lack of humility and service in the hearts of Pastors and leadership.

Jesus said the chief leader should become the servant of all (see Matthew 20:25-26). Lack of heartfelt service flowing from leadership breeds distrust and causes a disconnection among the people. Arrogance always eventually alienates people.

“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life” (Proverbs 22:4).

Manifest these in your life and church leadership and all will be well within your congregation. People emulate what they see in their leaders. There shall be like people, like priest (see Hosea 4:9).

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Paul F. Davis is a worldwide minister, church growth consultant, turnaround specialist, and change master helping churches through transition.

Paul is understanding, humble, helpful, insightful, and flexible. Sensitive to cultural and denominational matters, Paul transcends barriers that divide and transforms congregations.

Paul is the author of several books including Update Your Identity; God vs. Religion; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Waves of God; and Are You Ready for True Love?

Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel have taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Throughout the world Paul is having wonderful results building dreams, breaking limitations, and reviving nations.

Paul's messages inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.

Contact Paul to minister or for consulting:

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