If you are in a region with only unhealthy church options, there are really only three *potential* courses of action:
1. Work for reformation where you are at
2. Move to region where there is a healthier church
3. Join an effort to plant a new church in your region
That's it.
Sitting at home isn't an option.
Complaining isn't an option.
Pick one and get to work.
1. Work for reformation where you are at
2. Move to region where there is a healthier church
3. Join an effort to plant a new church in your region
That's it.
Sitting at home isn't an option.
Complaining isn't an option.
Pick one and get to work.
And, yes, I know it's hard. We've been living in a two bedroom apartment with a family of 9 for 18 months to pull off relocating and buying a house in county were we could plant a church.
What discomfort are you willing to manage in the short term for the long term good?
How far are you willing to go for what you believe in?
How far are you willing to go for what you believe in?
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