PHI want to share my experience with our church over the past few weeks and get your thoughts. I've been attending church every Sunday since I was a child. Back then, our church was very active, thanks to a strong and dedicated Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF). I have so many great memories, and that’s one of the reasons I remained committed—not just to the church but also to worshiping God.
However, when I reached my third year of college, a conflict arose between the pastor and some members. As a result, three families decided to transfer to another church (same denomination, different location). With this, the pastor had no choice but to leave, and while the conflict was resolved, another issue emerged—our church membership dropped significantly, losing about 80% of its members. Seeing our church in this state makes me feel really sad. The youth group, which once had around 15 members, is now down to just six.
I currently handle the sound system, encode and print the liturgy, and serve as the youth president. Lately, I've been wondering: should I stay, even though our numbers are few, or should I find another church where I can learn more and be part of a more active community? This has been weighing on my mind and stressing me out. If you were in my position, what would you do?
However, when I reached my third year of college, a conflict arose between the pastor and some members. As a result, three families decided to transfer to another church (same denomination, different location). With this, the pastor had no choice but to leave, and while the conflict was resolved, another issue emerged—our church membership dropped significantly, losing about 80% of its members. Seeing our church in this state makes me feel really sad. The youth group, which once had around 15 members, is now down to just six.
I currently handle the sound system, encode and print the liturgy, and serve as the youth president. Lately, I've been wondering: should I stay, even though our numbers are few, or should I find another church where I can learn more and be part of a more active community? This has been weighing on my mind and stressing me out. If you were in my position, what would you do?