Tyranny is a good word to capture the dominance that myths can have over our mind. It’s so easy in ministry to do the wrong things for the right reasons. Imagine that–totally pure motives, great kingdom intentions, and white-hot love for Jesus–all misdirected due to a stupid little myth.
Every week, I watch churches try to do too much. The six reasons are really six common myths. I have divided them into three strategic myths and three pastoral myths:
STRATEGIC MYTHS:
Saying Yes to the Wrong Things with Good Intentions
MYTH #1 Since Larger Churches Do More, We Should Do More to Grow Larger
MYTH #2 More Options Will Attract More People
MYTH #3 Designated Funds Alone Justify Something New
PASTORAL MYTHS:
Failing to Say No to the Wrong Things with Good Intentions
MYTH #4 Starting New Ministries Honors the Passion and Gifts of My People
MYTH #5 More Programs Will Meet More Needs
MYTH #6 A Good Leader Involves More People in Decision-Making
Editor’s Note: Have you believed one of these myths at one time in your ministry? What was the consequence? What myths would you add to the list?
