Tag Archives: church change

Choose Life: Why Churches Die (and How They Don’t Have To)

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” (Deuteronomy 30:19, NIV) Moses’ words were not spoken to individuals alone—they were spoken to a Local Faith Community … Continue reading →

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In Times of Transition and Change In The Church

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: relationship-economy.com The process of transition from a sick church to a healthy church is not an easy process! And when it begins, at least 5 things are true: In Times of Transition 1)      Things do not stay the … Continue reading →

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Help! Our Community Is Changing! (Part 2)

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith (c) 1999 In part 1 we discussed the rise and decline of the urban church. We ended our Somewhere between the birth and the death of the local church selfishness took center stage, replacing self-sacrifice. … Continue reading →

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Help! Our Community Is Changing! (Part 1)

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith   (c) 1999 With tears in my eyes, I realized God had accomplished what He had set out to do among us. Our church now looked like our urban community, over 90% Hispanic. We had intentionally … Continue reading →

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