What are the warning signs of a dying church?
https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/07/31/seven-symptoms-of-a-dying-church-and-the-hope-of-revival/
Churches rarely drift overnight. More often, decline happens slowly as unhealthy patterns become normal. In this new post, I look at seven symptoms of a dying church—from continuous conflict and prolonged meetings to protecting traditions more than pursuing the mission of Christ.
But this is not a message of hopelessness. A dying church is never beyond the reach of a living Savior. Jesus still calls His people to wake up, strengthen what remains, and return to Him.
“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die.” — Revelation 3:2
If you’ve ever wondered how churches lose their spiritual vitality—and how renewal can begin—this post is for you.
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https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/07/31/seven-symptoms-of-a-dying-church-and-the-hope-of-revival/
Churches rarely drift overnight. More often, decline happens slowly as unhealthy patterns become normal. In this new post, I look at seven symptoms of a dying church—from continuous conflict and prolonged meetings to protecting traditions more than pursuing the mission of Christ.
But this is not a message of hopelessness. A dying church is never beyond the reach of a living Savior. Jesus still calls His people to wake up, strengthen what remains, and return to Him.
“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die.” — Revelation 3:2
If you’ve ever wondered how churches lose their spiritual vitality—and how renewal can begin—this post is for you.
Read more at PatrickRyanLewis.com
#AGuyAndHisBible #AGuyAndHisBibleWritings #ChurchHealth #ChurchRevival #ChurchLeadership #GreatCommission #ChristianLiving #Revelation3 #SpiritualRenewal #FaithAndScripture
What are the warning signs of a dying church?
https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/07/31/seven-symptoms-of-a-dying-church-and-the-hope-of-revival/
Churches rarely drift overnight. More often, decline happens slowly as unhealthy patterns become normal. In this new post, I look at seven symptoms of a dying church—from continuous conflict and prolonged meetings to protecting traditions more than pursuing the mission of Christ.
But this is not a message of hopelessness. A dying church is never beyond the reach of a living Savior. Jesus still calls His people to wake up, strengthen what remains, and return to Him.
“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die.” — Revelation 3:2
If you’ve ever wondered how churches lose their spiritual vitality—and how renewal can begin—this post is for you.
Read more at PatrickRyanLewis.com
#AGuyAndHisBible #AGuyAndHisBibleWritings #ChurchHealth #ChurchRevival #ChurchLeadership #GreatCommission #ChristianLiving #Revelation3 #SpiritualRenewal #FaithAndScripture