February 8, 2018

Local churches have a life-cycle.

Some barely make it out of the starting blocks. Some last a generation or two. Some are still active after hundreds of years. But, even with constant renewal, the evidence from 2,000 years of Christianity shows that every congregation will, at some point, cease to exist.

If you are currently attending or leading a church that is in its final years or days, this short article is for you.

Whatever your past, present or future as a congregation may be, we are grateful for the kingdom work you have done.

We mourn for the loss you feel, and we celebrate the eternal results of a job well done.

Local churches have a life-cycle.

Some barely make it out of the starting blocks. Some last a generation or two. Some are still active after hundreds of years. But, even with constant renewal, the evidence from 2,000 years of Christianity shows that every congregation will, at some point, cease to exist.

If you are currently attending or leading a church that is in its final years or days, this short article is for you.

Whatever your past, present or future as a congregation may be, we are grateful for the kingdom work you have done.

We mourn for the loss you feel, and we celebrate the eternal results of a job well done.