Good and Bad reasons to leave a church

Jason Helopoulos has an article detailing good reasons, possible reasons and bad reasons to leave a church. In light of the revolving door mentality of many Christians today who are consumer driven in their selection and commitment to a local church, his insights are much needed. Below is a summary of his article. You can get the full article here (http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2010/07/23/good-reasons-for-moving-on/).

Also, another post by Josh Harris is helpful as well in light of the lack of long term commitment as believers to one church


Good Reasons for moving on (4 P's):
1. Providential moving
2. Planting another church
3. Purity has been lost
4. Peace of the church is in jeopardy due to my presence

Possible Reasons for moving on(3 C's):
1. Spouse
2. Special needs
3. Special gifts

Reasons often used that are insufficient:
1. Children's ministry
2. Buzz
3. Youth group
4. Church has changed
5. New pastor
6. I'm not being ministered to
7. Music
8. Others