Every Church is Dying

From the archives:

It struck me this week that every church is a dying church in some sense:

• Some churches are literally dying. They are slowly losing people and will likely shut down.
• Some churches are glitzy and successful. They look vibrant and alive, but they're really only alive to themselves and their institution. They look alive, but they're dying and they don't know it.
• Then there's the church that could be big or small, glitzy or drab, that dies to itself daily - that has taken up the cross and is more concerned with following Christ, no matter what it costs, than its survival.

All churches are dying. Only the third type of church will experience a resurrection.

Comments

[Bill Kinnon]

There's some great posts in the Dashhouse Archives, my friend. This would be one of them.

[Christina]

Hi, my name is Christina and I am visiting your blog by way of "A Brick in the Valley". I just wanted to tell you that I forwarded your post to a couple of leaders at my church. They have already responded in prayerful gratitude. This little post captures the cry of our heart to "take up our cross daily" and live for the glory of Christ. I just wanted to say "thanks". God bless you!

[Tim Etherington]

Wow, good, sobering thought.

[Laboring In The Lord]

Every Church is Dying...Every Church is Dying Darryl Dash at DashHouse It struck me this week that every church is a dying church in some sense: * Some churches are literally dying. They are slowly losing people and will likely shut down. * Some churches are glitzy and succes...

[Alvin Jackson]

I Love the work you all are doing. Keep up the good work. --- Yours In CHRIST --- Deacon Alvin Jackson --- Haines City, Florida 33844