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…continued from How to break up with your church, prt. 4 5. When you break up with your church, be aware that pastors can bumble these moments as easily as anyone else. Some will bumble it badly. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but as a group, pastors are no more matureContinue reading “How to break up with your church, prt. 5 (of 5)”

…continued from How to break up with your church, prt. 3 4. Common characteristics of those who have broken up with my church in a loving, healthy, and classy way They set up a time to meet with me and affirm their love and respect for me, and that they look forward to meeting withContinue reading “How to break up with your church, prt. 4 (of 5)”

…continued from How to break up with your church, prt. 2 3. Do not break up with your church by sneaking out, or sending an email, letter, text message, or voice mail Mature people break up with a conversation, face to face, if possible. Among the immature ways people break up with the church, sneaking outContinue reading “How to break up with your church, prt. 3 (of 5)”

…continued from How to break up with your church, prt. 1 2. When you break up with your church, avoid a litany of insults and criticisms In any human relationship, this will be destructive and hurtful, and it will certainly be the same for your relationship with your soon-to-be-former church and pastor. Every pastor hasContinue reading “How to break up with your church, prt. 2 (of 5)”