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PC 050: 7 reasons people stop attending your church

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Release Date: 04/23/2025

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HERE ARE THE 7 REASONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

  • They move

  • They never get connected

  • They are upset about something 

  • They attend infrequently

  • They don’t align with the vision/direction 

  • They don’t give financially

  • You encouraged them to connect with a church they can connect with

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