How Churches Fail to Help Spiritual Growth

Saving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church Blog

English - March 20, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 45.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging love of Jesus to change people’s lives.

Could it be that half of self-identified Christians don't imitate Christ because too many organized churches don't actually want them to grow spiritually?

Eric shares and comments on an essay from former-pastor-turned-blogger, Dan Foster, called "The 10 Reasons Church Won't Help You Grow." Listen to the previous episode, "Research Shows that Being Christian Makes You Less Like Christ," and then return to this episode.

Jim Palmer, a former megachurch pastor, posted 10 reasons why organized churches fail to help people grow. Dan Foster adds his commentary and perspective as a former pastor. Then Eric adds his views as someone involved in church leadership efforts in the past.

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