Stay or leave? The missional-vs-refreshed debate and radio break
- Should you leave a church that isn't following Jesus, or stay and try to influence it?
- Does gathering on Sunday mornings in a building matter for being the church?
The central unresolved debate: is Sunday morning for being refreshed by the body or for mission, and can you fault someone for bailing on a church that wasn't teaching Christ? Mike argues you can't call someone a jerk for leaving a non-body; Ben lands on distinguishing churches attempting to follow Jesus and missing the mark from ones simply not following Jesus. Radio break follows: sponsor read for Bob Eisenlauer of the Eisenhower Team, 993 The Truth Network sign-off, and a podcast plug.
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