5 Bad Reasons to Leave Your Church

What's Your Reason?

You think it's time to leave your church. It's a big decision and you're not quite sure if you're making the right choice. There are a number of reasons why people decide they want to leave their church, including lack of community, drama and unresolved conflict, church cliques, controlling leaders and unskilled teachers, moving to a different area, etc. These issues don't just affect one group either. They have an impact on all people, from all generations, from all different walks of life. While there may be good or valid reasons for you wanting to leave your church, there are some really bad reasons that can really take you off your faith course. If you are thinking about finding a new church home, consider these five things before you do. Your current church may have more to offer you and you to offer it than you realize.

Too Small or Too Big

Every church had a starting place. If you were on the ground, building the church up when there were only a few brothers and sisters intimately gathering together in fellowship, it can seem overwhelming when the church grows to a few hundred people with multiple services. It's OK to miss the simplicity and intimacy, but remember this is healthy, and a sign of growth. Wanting to remain small is unbiblical and should never be the goal. On the other side, if you think being too small is the problem with your church, I've got good news. It's not. While being small can represent a lack of growth, and these issues should be addressed, it's not a reason to leave the church. The health of the church should be the focus, not the size. If you are living out Christ's mission, lives will be changed and added to that number.