The Reality of Church Hoppers: A Pastor's Honest Perspective
About this episode
Josh and Sam discuss the phenomenon of church hopping and how pastors can respond to it.
Summer often exposes a quiet reality in many churches: some members begin shopping for a new congregation. In this episode, Josh and Sam address why this happens and how leaders should respond. If you’ve faced it, you are not alone. Every long-tenured pastor has.
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