Seven Warning Signs of Inward Focus in a Church

There are very few attempts to minister to those in the community.
Church business meetings become arguments over preferences and desires.
Members in the congregation are openly critical of the pastor, other church leaders in the church.
Any change necessary to become a Great Commission church is met with anger and resistance.
The past becomes the hero.
Culture is seen as the enemy instead of an opportunity for believers to become salt and light.
Pastors and other leaders in the church become discouraged and withdraw from effective leadership.

Some highlights from today’s Rainer Report:

God gave your church its address for a reason.
I abhor the words “I love you pastor, but…”
When the past becomes the more, your future becomes irrelevant.
Many churches are fighting culture so much that they fail to live out the Great Commission.