Step 3 to Church Failure: Critical Turning Point
The first 2 steps occur with little change in "performance". The Church is booming and exciting when Step 1 happens. During Step 2 there's a slight (often un-noticed) slowing of success.
Then Step 3 happens and near the end of this step things really slow down and sometimes plummet.
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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...