When Is It Okay To Leave a Church?

When is it time to walk out the door of a church? What are legitimate reasons to consider finding another church? This week, Cameron and Luke discuss reasons someone might leave a church and what it is like from the pastor's perspective. In a world of consumerism, how do we avoid bringing that same mentality to our church experience?   (00:14) - Uncut conversations about faith, life, and ministry (02:49) - Encouraging feedback and personal care products change (03:10) - Dismissing Axe's Unpleasant Scent (03:34) - The Smell of Middle Schoolers and Deodorant Choices (08:01) - Defining Heresy: Disagreements on Primary Theological Issues (09:15) - Discussion about the topic of the virgin birth (09:37) - The Antithesis to the Creed: Creation and Evolution (20:15) - Practical Reasons to Leave a Church (23:19) - Importance of Meaningful Engagement in Church Community (32:44) - Ministry is not about us, but it still hurts. (36:07) - Backseat pastoring and the challenges of church leadership. (37:29) - Confidence in One's Abilities (37:54) - Leaving a church due to lack of spiritual fulfillment (42:02) - Chasing spiritual highs and avoiding deeper issues (46:12) - Unhealthy churches: theological soundness vs. relational and ethical health (48:01) - The Role of Preaching in Church Health (53:39) - Importance of Communication and Graceful Departure (57:41) - The Challenge of Silence and Confidentiality in the Church (01:00:22) - Encouragement to Share the Podcast on Social Media