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Sick Church Attitudes

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

According to the New Testament, when a church is healthy is grows. “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of … Continue reading →

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7 Issues That Determine Church Size

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

At its inception, the church was a Mega-church (Acts 2). Granted, as it was being planted it started small (the twelve), but it grew (the 70) until it reached a solid core (120). Bathed in prayer and empowered by the … Continue reading →

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Sick churches exhibit certain attitudes…

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Several years ago I can remember reading the following: “75% of American churches are dying, 23% are plateaued (by taking people from the dying churches), and only 2% of American churches are growing.” Having worked for three decades in the … Continue reading →

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