CP Church & Ministries  Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013  Why Church
Guests Return  May 16, 2010|11:57 am   Doctrinal Integrity
Research among previously unchurched individuals revealed a
surprising desire to know and understand doctrine. Knowledge
however, is not enough. It is vital to them that the church they
attend be uncompromising in its stand. People need to know that
the church stands for something.  The number one sin of a dying
church is the dilution of doctrine. In an attempt not to offend,
the gospel is watered down and cardinal truths are compromised.
Ironically, this drives away the very people the church is
desperate to attract.   The leaders whose churches are reaching
the unchurched are passionate about preaching. The pastor
connects with the congregation to the extent that individuals
feel the message has been tailor- made just for them. The
pastors of effective churches overwhelmingly listed preaching as
their most exciting and challenging task.  It is important to
understand that this passion, whi