Is YOUR Church Healthy or Diseased?


The other day I sat down and was thinking – is my local Church healthy or diseased? - And how could I know the difference? Though I had to bear in mind that the Church is made up of individual members – me, you, us, so if the Church is diseased then am I part of the solution or part of the problem?

  • Is the word of God from the Holy Bible faithfully preached week by week and is the whole counsel of God expounded? (Acts 20:27).
  • Do church members live inconsistent lives? Do they act as practical atheists? – ie, they live as if God is dead.
  • During your meetings does God ever turn up? If so what happens? If not why not?
  • Is the Holy Spirit welcome in your church? Is He allowed to move and exercise His gifts (1 Corinthians 12) which He distributes through those who are obedient to Him.
  • Are members of the church fleshly? ie, they resist, quench or grieve the Holy Spirit because they are satisfied with their religious rituals.
  • Do you worship God in Spirit and in truth (John 4:23) or by ritual and rote?
  • Is the five-fold ministry of Ephesians Chapter four, of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers functioning?
  • Are 5% of the congregation doing 95% of the work?
  • What percentage of church members attend the prayer meetings?
  • Is your Church active in evangelism and world missions – practically, prayerfully and financially?
  • Does the church spend more money on flowers each week than on children and youth resources?
  • Are the youth merely entertained or do you train and disciple them?
  • Are visitors welcomed? – And not just for the first few weeks!

    Mathew Backholer.

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