7 Good Reasons to Leave a Church Discerning the Good from the Bad. The church abandons orthodoxy. The church becomes more about politics than Jesus. Transformation is absent. You live too far away. You have no opportunity to serve. You cannot submit to the leaders. The church is homogenous and insular.
Share some of the meaningful experiences, lessons, or memories you're taking with you. Highlight how the church has helped you grow in your faith. Acknowledge the relationships you're leaving behind and let people know you'll miss them. Offer to stay in touch if appropriate. Keep the tone positive and hopeful.
If travel distance or time of worship services aren't feasible, and this can't be remedied, moving churches could make sense. Although it's sad, sometimes interpersonal conflict necessitates a move.
There are many scriptural reasons to leave a church (eg, 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.
Why Do You Need to Know the Signs of a Dying Church? Unhealthy Prayer Culture. Attendance Is Consistently Decreasing. Baptisms Aren't Happening. People Aren't Being Saved. Tithes Are Decreasing. Age of the Congregation. Lack of Disciple Making. The Church isn't Serving Others.
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.
Since God hates those who sow discord and create division, it would not only be wise but necessary for you to leave your church only if you have a biblical reason for doing so (Prov. -19; 1 Jn. ). Even then, you should leave in a biblical and peaceful manner.
So, here are a few thoughts about how to leave a church well, with one bonus thought at the end. 1) Pray about it. Sometimes people leave their church for the right reasons, and sometimes not. 2) Take responsibility. 3) Communicate. 4) Be kind. 5) Go to church somewhere. Love like Jesus.
There are many scriptural reasons to leave a church (e.g., false doctrine, corrupt worship, worldly influence, etc.), but there are also unbiblical reasons.