What to Do When Your Church Culture Changes

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Do you simply go with the flow when positive changes occur in your church? (Lightstock)

Whoever heard of a church changing?  (Smiley-face here)

Churches are always changing. Only the dead ones don't.

May I repeat that? Churches are always changing—if they are alive. I guarantee you that Saddleback Church (Rick Warren) in Orange County, California, is always tweaking what they do, as does North Point (Andy Stanley) in Alpharetta, Georgia, and Celebration Church (Dennis Watson) in Metairie, Louisiana.

But we see this same scenario playing out again and again.

You've belonged to that church for many years. You were attracted to it because of location and ministry, because you liked the pastor and the people were friendly. You have served the Lord there in numerous capacities and your children grew up there. You have a history with that church. And now ...

Now, it's not the same church.

There's a new pastor and new leadership. They are attracting a different group of people from the lovely group that drew you in. You feel less and less a part of things.  You're not at home with many of the innovations they're doing now.

What should you do?

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