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Terminate Church Membership With Bible Verses In Kings
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Kings
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Reasons for Leaving the Church Spiritual Abuse or Religious Trauma Failure to Do Justice, Love Kindness & Walk Humbly with God Dismissal or Punishment of Questions/Doubts Theological Contradictions Shame & Judgment
The top reason why people left, in terms of dechurching was, I moved. The number two reason overall was attendance was inconvenient. And the number three reasons was that somebody had a family change, a marriage, divorce, remarriage, or those different kinds of things.
Six Biblical Justifications for Leaving a Local Church The people are located too far away. The people are diminishing doctrine. The people are spiritually abusive. The people are tolerating sin. The people are constantly fighting. The Holy Spirit sends you out on mission.
There are many scriptural reasons to leave a church (e.g., false doctrine, corrupt worship, worldly influence, etc.), but there are also unbiblical reasons. One of the most common is unresolved interpersonal offenses, so I would suggest leaving the enigmatic example of Paul and Barnabas out of your decision.
The Holy Spirit may send you out of a church, but he will do so with prayer and unity with other believers and leaders.
The Bible itself tells us in Revelation that the main reason churches close is because the risen Lord Jesus comes and removes their lampstand. That's not to deny the realities of rural depopulation etc, but if he sets an open door before a congregation, no-one will be able to shut it (Revelation ).
Everyone who is trusting in Christ and repenting of his sins should be baptized and united to a local church (Acts ). While many churches do not have formal membership, the Bible assumes that all Christians should be a recognized member of a local church where they are loved and accounted for.
The best thing to do is to explain the reasons for leaving so that the church is not hurt or mystified as to why you are leaving. You have been part of a body so it is as if an arm is being wrenched off by leaving. Inevitably some people will feel hurt by you leaving so you need to explain well to them.
Set up a time to talk directly to one of the pastors of your church about your leaving. This is a key step in leaving a church well. You don't need to share all of your reasons or rationale, but as a matter of love and courtesy, let your pastor know you and your family have chosen to go to another church.
Here's what your church resignation letter should include: Appropriate salutation. Statement stating your intent to resign. Date of your intended resignation. Reason(s) behind your resignation. Expression of gratitude. Offer of assistance during transition. Sign off.
