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Church Issues & Controversies

The church is messy—and we need to talk about it. These articles tackle real issues in the modern church, from leadership failures to church hurt, with biblical truth and grace.

The Purpose Of The Church
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living)

Why Church Isn’t Feeding You Anymore (And What The Purpose Actually is)

ByJeffery Curtis Poor May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

I know this isn’t a popular take… but Chick-fil-A is just okay. It’s not bad. I don’t hate…

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What’s Wrong with the Church? (And Why It Might Be Me)
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living)

What’s Wrong with the Church? (And Why It Might Be Me)

ByJeffery Curtis Poor April 21, 2025May 6, 2025

What if I told you, the biggest problem with the church might be me? And maybe… you too….

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Sins Christians Ignore
Church Issues & Controversies | Most Popular

7 Sins That Christians Won’t Talk About (#5 might upset a few people)

ByJeffery Curtis Poor March 3, 2025May 8, 2025

Christians love talking about sin… when it’s someone else’s sin. We see it in the news, we call…

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When You Should Consider Changing Churches
Church Issues & Controversies

8 Clear Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Church (and How to Know for Sure)

ByJeffery Curtis Poor November 14, 2024May 14, 2025

When is it time to find a new church?

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Christian Nationalism
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living) | Most Popular

Christian Nationalism: A Crisis In The American Church

ByJeffery Curtis Poor January 31, 2024February 1, 2024

The rise of Christian nationalism has led many churches in America to compromise their mission. For years I’ve…

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How To Find A Church
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living)

How To Find A Church (10 practical things you should do)

ByJeffery Curtis Poor May 3, 2023May 9, 2025

I’ve been a pastor for 12+ years and in that time I’ve seen a lot of people struggle…

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tithing as a weapon
Church Issues & Controversies

Tithing Isn’t A Weapon (a warning for churches and members)

ByAnthony McCarty October 27, 2021January 25, 2022

If you have been in the church for a good amount of time you have probably heard of…

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What is discipleship
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living)

What Is Discipleship? (the need for a better understanding)

ByDrew Froese April 5, 2021January 25, 2022

Jesus referred to his closest friends as “My disciples.” Jesus’ last words were, “All authority in heaven and…

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How Christians Should Respond In A Time Of Political Division And Nationalism
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living) | Most Popular

How Christians Should Respond In A Time Of Political Division And Nationalism

ByJeffery Curtis Poor January 11, 2021June 20, 2023

Before you read any further let me say this. I debated on what to say, how to say…

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The Church CANNOT Be Silent (it’s time to be the hands and feet of Jesus)
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living)

The Church CANNOT Be Silent (it’s time to be the hands and feet of Jesus)

ByJeffery Curtis Poor May 31, 2020November 15, 2023

I need you to know a few things before you read any further…  First, This is directed towards…

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Christian Sayings That Are Not In The Bible
Church Issues & Controversies

6 Christian Sayings That Are Not In The Bible

ByJeffery Curtis Poor February 17, 2020May 8, 2025

When you build a house you need a strong foundation. Similarly, when you are growing your faith it…

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Theological differences with Christian Leaders
Church Issues & Controversies

What You Should Do When You Disagree With Their Theology

ByJeffery Curtis Poor October 4, 2018May 7, 2020

Every so often I include quotes in my articles from someone smarter than me that drives home the…

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What We Get Wrong About Evangelism
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living)

How To Evangelize Effectively (and what we get wrong)

ByJeffery Curtis Poor September 18, 2018November 15, 2023

Let’s face it. Evangelism isn’t working. Or at least it’s not working well. How to evangelize is often…

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Questions and Doubts in church
Church Issues & Controversies | Following Jesus (Christian Living)

Faith and Doubt in the Church

ByJeffery Curtis Poor August 7, 2018March 12, 2020

Several years ago I experienced doubt in my faith (Read about it here). During this time I was…

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gospel means good news
Church Issues & Controversies

What Happened To The Good News Of The Gospel?

ByJeffery Curtis Poor December 18, 2017October 1, 2019

Not a series of vague eternal threats of damnation.

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