Yes, things like good preaching, wise administration, and strong ministry programming matter, but they are not at the top of the list.
There’s a lot of grace for a “good not great” sermon when the pastor is fully trusted, loved and is a good leader.
The size of the church does play a significant role.
The larger the church becomes, the more difficult it is to be close to the senior pastor. This is logical and understandable. In this case, the more important things like ministry program excellence become. But, the things of the heart never fade from importance.
People don’t leave a church because a particular ministry was less than perfect. After all, that person could stay and help make that ministry better.
Further, a reasonable person doesn’t leave a church because they don’t get their way. But they will leave if they don’t intuitively connect at a heart level with the pastor or a key leader in the church.
Again, let’s talk size of the church for a moment.
In a smaller church, that heart connection happens in some way at a personal level.
In larger (and huge) churches, that heart level connect happens more because the pastor’s communication gifts and skills are so strong he or she can communicate that authentic love from the platform. Also, other leaders in those very large churches help make that needed and wanted personal touch with the people.
No matter what the size, style or culture of the church, the heart wants what it wants. Read More
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