Eric Geiger: Four Possibilities When Hearing "The Teaching Is Not Deep Enough"

When I speak at a large event, inevitably someone in a local church will pull me aside and tell me the teaching in their church is not “deep enough.” If you have been involved in church ministry, you have surely heard the phrase. For a pastor who longs to faithfully feed people the Word of God, there are few statements that sting as deeply. For many, that statement feels like an accusation of unfaithfulness and, therefore, should not be made lightly.

When I hear the comment, I typically ask the person what they means by “not deep enough” and what would qualify as “deep teaching.” And after engaging in numerous such conversations, I have observed four possibilities surrounding the person making the statement, the church, and the teaching. Keep reading