Podcast Episode #315

Entitlement is a real problem in many churches. So today, we discuss warning signs you might see in a church that has a problem with entitlement mentality.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* The pervasive force affecting the Millennial generation is entitlements.

* We are living in an entitled atmosphere, and it’s affecting our churches.

* One of the ways the church can be counter cultural is by having a non-entitled mentality.

* Don’t assume that everyone in your new member class is already a Christian.

* Every church membership class should be a gospel conversation.

* Service in the church is one antidote to entitlement in the church.

* Many times, entitled leaders seek out places of influence in the church.

* Leaders who put off difficult decisions become leaders with even more difficult decisions.

* You will feel a lot more pain down the road if you avoid making difficult decisions when needed.

The six warning signs we discuss are:

* Failure to state clearly the expectations of church membership on the front end.

* Failure to make certain as possible that members are Christians.

* Seeking numerical growth at all costs.

* Failure to remind the congregation regularly what it means to be a part of the body of Christ.

* Allowing the most entitled members into positions of key leadership in the church.

* Failure to deal with difficult issues.

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Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast

* How the Entitlement Mentality Crept into Our Churches