Podcast Episode #259

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Dying churches is a frequent topic on the blog. Today, we discuss four specific models of churches that can be considered on a path to death.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* Without the centrality of Scripture, you don't really have a church.

* The natural tendency of a Christian or a Church is to drift away from Scripture.

* If you look in the mirror and ask the right questions, you will get a dose of reality.

* There's a big difference in a country club and a church.

* The country club church is pervasive in western culture.

* Church business meetings are typically a time of dread for pastors and staff.

* A "Bad Words Church" ultimately becomes a toxic church.

* A lot of churches are metaphorically burning down, and no one is yelling "FIRE!"

The four types of dying churches we discuss are:

* The Ex-Bible Church

* The Country Club Church

* The Bad Words Church

* The Ex-Community Church

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Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast

* Why Conservative Churches Are Growing

* I Am a Church Member