Podcast Episode #343

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Stability is often a goal for churches. Unfortunately stable churches are often stagnant churches. So when we talk about stable churches today, it's in that context. And there are five reasons that can be a very bad thing for a church.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* Stable doctrine can be good thing. Stagnant ministry is not.

* A stagnant church is not a church on mission.

* Comfort is often the enemy of obedience.

* For too many church members, the extent of their missions involvement is just giving money.

* One of the biggest mistakes churches make is not being intentional about starting new groups.

* If you're not creating new groups, your church is likely inwardly focused.

* Being a part of a local church means making a commitment to focus on others.

The five points we cover are:

* A stable church is not a church on mission.

* Comfort is the enemy of obedience.

* Stable churches are not reaching their communities.

* Stable churches do not create new groups.

* Members of stable churches want the focus to be on their preferences.

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Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast

* Five Reasons Why Stability Is Bad for a Church

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