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Can Words Hurt Your Church?

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Words have meaning. And if church members start articulating words consistently, those words begin to reflect the priorities and passions of the church.

I wrote a little book (I Will) on statements church members make that can move a church toward Great Commission and Great Commandment greatness. But there are some sentences that can prove harmful, even deadly, to a congregation. Here are seven of the most deadly statements:

1. "I like our church just the way it is." When you begin to hear this statement expressed among church members, you can be certain there is no Great Commission heartbeat. We should never want our church to stay just like it is; we should be constantly seeking to reach new people with the gospel.

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