Five Signs Your Church Is Becoming an Insider Church

These are much more dangerous than most church leaders and members realize. Jess and Thom discuss why.

Most calendar decisions center on members’ preferences.

Church language assumes everyone already knows how things work.

Budget priorities increasingly favor those already attending.

Few ministries are designed specifically with outsiders in mind.

Members become irritated when guests or new people disrupt familiar patterns.

A bonus warning sign: the church talks much more about “our people” than “our community.”

Resources:

Wesley Biblical Seminary, Master of Ministry

Church Answers University…

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