10 Warning Signs of a Self-Obsessed Church

It's a sad thing for a church to all about itself. I've probably talked about that a few times. The trick is to notice before it's too late. Thom Rainer lists 10 warning signs, including:

Worship wars - internal battles over music, service style, etc

Prolonged minutia meetings - about trivial items rather the stuff that matters

Facility focus - iconic status given to buildings and grounds

Inwardly focused budget - too much on member comforts - not enough going beyond the church walls

Greater concern about change than the gospel - more passion for church ritual than for the gospel of Jesus

For the full list, see The 10 Warning Signs of an Inwardly Obsessed Church