Churchhopping: Why I Believe Extensive Church Bouncing is Sin

This is an article that every Christian who really loves and wants to please Jesus Christ should read.

I have a confession to make. This paper has been stirring in my heart for quite some time. I write this at a time when I am at a crossroads when it comes to church membership. I have been attending this certain church in town for almost two years. About maybe a year ago, I have felt a stirring in my spirit that is hungry for something the church I attend cannot give me. My wife, who has attended this same church for eight years, has had a similar experience. I don't think it has a lot to do with the pastor of this body either. In fact, I will go so far as to tell you that this man went out of his way to make my wedding to happen.

But in the past year, I have noticed that every Sunday, going to church has been a chore, and not a delight. When I return home from service, I often leave feeling exhausted, and not envigorated. Something that SHOULD be there--simply isn't. And also things that shouldn't be there plainly are. Bickering, gossip, fornication, people who live lifestyles which are not Christian keep this awesome body of believers from really growing in what can be done for God, what can be done for Christ. We should be focused on winning souls to the Kingdom of God, and not on denominationalism, party spirit, etc. And we most certainly should not be aiming our bows and arrows at each other.

Something happened to me today that I am still trying to absorb. My pastor, whom I love dearly, came to my job talking to me about some triflin' nonsense that happened between himself and my wife at the school I teach at regularly. I am glad he called me to a private corner, but still I do not feel that the professional venue was the place that those differences should have been hashed out. Why, what if my principal had walked up to me and asked what on earth was going on?

I most certainly do not want to make this decision and leave with resentment in my heart towards my Man of God. So before my wife and I make this decision, we will fast and pray many a day.