Most people feel best about themselves when they have given their very best.
Those churches have closed down or have been merged with a church that has a more positive vision.
Everyone wins when a leader gets better
Leaders have to figure it out when there is no road map.
If we were to boil down Christianity to its core, we'd be left with simply this: relationship with God. The living, loving God of the universe has spoken throughout history, and still speaks today - not just to pastors or priests, but to anyone who will listen. God will speak to you.
If the request is wrong, God says, No. If the timing is wrong, God says, Slow. If you are wrong, God says, Grow. But if the request is right, the timing is right and you are right, God says, Go!