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February 4, 2020

Title: When People Leave Your Church
Topic: When People Leave Your Church

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Part 1 of 2

Churches are simply big families. It is a collection of people who do life together. This is why it can be so painful when someone decides to leave.

However, figuring out how to learn and grow as an organization and accept natural member movement can liberate how you mentally process learning that a member has left your church.

Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses “5 Things to Do When Members Leave Your Church” on today’s program.

NOTE: The original article on this topic can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

#1 Find Out Why

Sometimes people get transferred to another city. Sometimes people get their feelings hurt over a disagreement with another church member. Sometimes people just skip church for a few weeks and then they simply stop coming. Why is it important to find out why people leave your church?

On another note: If a church member is hospitalized, why is it important for their spouse or family member to let the church know? Are hospital visits still important? Pastor Ed says “YES!”

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - When People Leave Your Church
Topic: When People Leave Your Church

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

#2 Determine Lessons Learned

What lessons can be learned from researching the reasons why people have left their church? How can these lessons help the church grow?

#3 Trust God

Do some people simply leave a church because God is directing them on another path? Why is it important for the pastor and/or church leadership not to get offended by this?

#4 Be Thankful

Sometimes a church member complains a lot – about everything. Is it right to be thankful that they left? Pastor Ed doesn’t believe this is the right approach. Listen as he explains using 1 John 2:19.

#5 Reach Out

Some church leaders are fearful to discover why people leave their church. Don’t be afraid! As stated above, lessons can be learned and will help your church grow stronger for the Lord!

NOTE: Wednesday night service at CFBC is getting a little makeover. Listen as Pastor Ed explains what the future holds and why prayer is so important in the life of a believer and the church…

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