4 Symptoms of a Declining Church

1. They make decisions based on keeping the people they have. 
2. They numb the pain of decline with an over-abundance of activities. 
3. They value the process of decision more than the outcome of decision. 
4. They begin loving something more than Jesus. 

Highlights from the episode: 

• If you make decisions so that no one will leave, you’ve given up leadership to anyone who may threaten to leave the church. 
• Unless you’re willing to get fired, you’re not really willing to be the pastor. 
• Often times, rather than dealing with issues with biblical, restorative church discipline, churches added a bylaw.