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5 Types of People in Every Bullied Church (And How David Shows Us the Way Out)

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

By Doc Smith, Eagles In LeadershipMarch 23, 2026 Every pastor has walked into that church—a spiritual hostage crisis. Worship feels obligatory, decisions flow from one domineering voice, and fear hangs thicker than incense. I’ve consulted thriving American and global churches … Continue reading →

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Cycles of Destruction

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, PhD Many churches and ministries that are stagnant or in decline often follow a cycle of destruction to their death. It would be bad enough if the organization went through this cycle only once. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Blog, Multi-ethnic / Urban | Tagged cycle of destruction, declining church, discouragement, divisions, dying church, dying ministries, fractious, gossip, grumblers, nit-picking, rejection, stagnant church, toxic church, unrealistic expectations | Leave a comment

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5 Types of People in Every Bullied Church (And How David Shows Us the Way Out)

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