An unhealthy trend I have noticed over the last few years is something I call "church sub-contracting". This is where people, as a practice pick and choose individual ministries between multiple churches to participate in. I'll take the worship service here, the mid-week ministry here, and the small group over there, the men's, women's, single or married group at a different church and so on. In doing this they do not serve, give or commit to any church – and they avoid relationship that lead to accountability and growth.
This is not helpful to the church or the family. What are we teaching our kids when we pick and choose our favorite church ministries? Does this help them understand the importance of the local church? Do the hard work of building relationships and working our problem in your church and you and your family will be stronger for it.
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