Snake 49: When Should I Leave My Church and How Should I Do It?

When should you leave your church? 🚶‍♂️ In this episode, we tackle this important question from a biblical and practical perspective, exploring when it’s time to move on and how to do so with grace. From concerns about shallow teachings to doctrinal issues and cultural pressures, we share personal experiences and offer insights into maintaining unity, pursuing reconciliation, and prioritizing covenant membership.

We also discuss the pitfalls of church hopping, bad reasons to leave a church, and the key qualities to look for when joining a new one, including confessional beliefs, cultural engagement, and a heart for evangelism. Does your pastor’s teaching align with Scripture? Are you feeling called to re-evaluate your role in your church? Let’s dive into these tough but necessary conversations.

Join Jerry Dorris and Tanner Cartwright of Reformation Church in Shelbyville, Kentucky, as we share wisdom from our own journeys and encourage you to take a thoughtful, gospel-centered approach to your church decisions. Got questions or topics you’d like us to explore? Send them our way, and let’s keep the dialogue going!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Jerry’s Church Experience

01:07 - Introduction to Church Dynamics

01:36 - Importance of Church Community

06:10 - Leaving a Church: A Serious Decision

10:38 - Valid Reasons to Leave a Church

18:25 - Invalid Reasons for Leaving a Church

24:41 - Joining a Church: What to Know

29:45 - Finding the Right Church for You

32:20 - Steps to Join a Church

33:19 - Initiating Conversations in Church