Summit Church in North Carolina is suing Chatham County Board for refusing to re-zone land for their new campus

Preliminary meetings were supportive and Summit was told their plans were consistent with the county's future use map

Various reasons were given for the eventual rejection: the church is too big, would bring in too many non-residents, the church is a "business masquerading as a house of worship," and it doesn't fit Chatham County’s “progressive, LGBTQ-friendly, and openminded atmosphere.

When the Church's goals are to love God and other people, why is that unattractive to people - something they don't want in their community?

Have you come across the complaint that Church today is too much like a business?

Does the church do a good job loving people who are progressive and LGBTQ?

34% of charities in the United States are religious, an additional 12% are affiliated with religion, 40% of international charities are faith-based

62% of people who attend church regularly vs 42% of people who do not, regularly give to both religious and secular charities

Churches are often community centers for people, providing services like food pantries, medical clinics, and substance abuse programs. 87% of people who attend these programs are not members of the congregation

Are people aware of the ways Churches benefit their communities?

What types of Church run charities do you believe are most beneficial to the community?

What charities have you had the most fun being involved in, and how would someone volunteer, if they wanted to?

A pastor in Houston criticized a local superintendent finalist for her sexuality during a sermon

He stated his words were not meant to "destroy" her but to encourage her to repent, and that he worried her lifestyle indicated that her views would be pushed in their district

There's currently a community petition with 1,350 signatures requesting he apologize and that the church issues a statement disavowing hate speech

Would you call this situation an example of hate speech?

Is it ever appropriate to publically speak about an individual's sin?

Can the Church advocate for biblical values without alienating people who hold opposing views?