Integrated with Dr. John Crotts Flashiness Or Faithfulness? How To Assess Your Church Biblically
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Mar 23, 2026 A walk through Second Timothy on how to evaluate a church by biblical standards. Ideas include investing in faithful, teachable people and correcting with patience and grace. Discussion of persevering in sound doctrine and preaching the Word in every season. A call to prioritize gospel-centered teaching and evangelistic responsibility.
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Flashy Programs Can Mask Spiritual Starvation
- Flashy programs (kids, music, facilities) can mask spiritual emptiness and leave congregants unequipped.
- John Crotts recounts families choosing flashy kids programs over solid preaching and warns of long-term spiritual starvation.
Pass Truth To Faithful People
- Do intentionally pass biblical truth to faithful, teachable people so they can teach others.
- John Crotts cites 2 Timothy 2:2 and suggests investing in those who are Faithful, Available, and Teachable (or “FAT”) to multiply discipleship.
Correct With Patience Not Passion
- Avoid correcting others harshly; correct with patience, gentleness, and love.
- John Crotts warns against using truth like a hammer and references 2 Timothy 2:24 to advocate gracious, patient correction.