Step 2 to Church Failure: Foundational Issues
It seems understandable for a church to take the leap from Step 1 (Hubris) to Step 2. When your organization realizes great success, and you arrogantly attribute that gain as something you deserve, the church leadership starts to think they can do anything.
That's why Step 2 is the “undisciplined pursuit...
Step 1 to Church Failure: Easy to Fall Into
Hubris: noun; excessive pride or self-confidence.
Proverbs 16:18 says that, “pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.” Perhaps this biblical admonition should make step one obvious.
According to Jim Collins, when he analyzed the failing businesses in his study, they all started with Hubris bred by success....