Have you read Jim & Caspar Go to Church? It's written by Jim Henderson, a believer, and Matt Caspar, an atheist. Caspar put his "open mind" on the auction block at eBay. (Turns out that's only worth $504!) They traveled the country visiting 10 churches collecting their first impressions. It's pretty funny, sad, & scary! A must-read for church leaders!
I read this book several years ago, soaking in the experiences of them being outsiders not even imagining that all too soon, I would find myself searching for a new church home.
Recently, my family left our church home after 12 years of serving, giving, and worshiping with the church family we had grown to love so deeply. (That's all I have to say about that right now.)
As strange as it may sound, I've grown more spiritually since leaving my beloved church than I had in several years! This has been a good thing for our family, and I have a peace about where I am. It had been a long time since I have felt this peaceful! I have become more reliant on Jesus, asking Him for help and am searching scripture for answers to the many questions that have been stirred up about leaders, elders, prophets, spiritual gifts, etc...
Don't worry. I'm gonna seek God's direction and have input from some of my trusted editors!
Had hubby order me the book!! Read what Amazon would let us and we both can't wait to start reading it! Praying that your family finds a church where you can serve and realize your true passions!
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