Trust is the Glue (Part 2)

A recent study by Barna showed that a breakdown in trust was responsible for two devastating realities. The first is that the number one reason people give for not attending church anymore is that they don't trust church leadership. The second is even more devastating. For those who claim to have rejected belief in God completely, a lack of trust in the local church is among the top three reasons why. For those still inside the church, a breakdown in trust often manifests in more subtle ways. Some example include relationships becoming strained, ministries functioning less effectively, and the joy of the Lord lacking. Whatever the outcome of its absence, trust is clearly important. So let's consider how we can be actively involved in building up rather than breaking down the trust that is the glue holding the Body of Christ together.