The Business of the Church is Not The Business of the Church

“The business of the church is not the business of the church.”

First, the quote is not original to me, and I’m not sure who wants or deserves credit, so I won’t give it.

I think a double meaning is intended:

  1. The purpose of the church is not a business purpose: “the mission of the church is not to be a business.”
  2. The entire congregation does not need to know all the inner workings of the church.

Ever go through a bad congregational business meeting?

Thoughts?

Published by Chris

2 thoughts on “The Business of the Church is Not The Business of the Church”

  1. We once listened to the people of our church argue for 45 minutes about whether we should rent or buy a copy machine. It was grueling.

    Afterward, I asked my husband, “Why did our last church never have any business meetings like that?” We agreed that it was because the people generally trusted our leadership. It made for a much more settled stomach, pulling out of the church parking lot. But at the ‘copy machine’ church, I’m not sure who could’ve changed things–the people or the leadership?

  2. I used to hate business mtgs! All that arguing over the smallest thing. At times it seems as though the long time members want to make all the decisions all the time. This can’t be done without conflict.

    Finally, in frustration I just quit going to the mtgs.

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