I was at a service recently and I picked up a leaflet and I saw this.....

A live church has parking problems; a dying church doesn’t.

A live church has lots of noisy children; a dying church has peace and quiet.

A live church needs to change the way things are done to do better; a dying church does not need to change a thing.

A live church dreams greater dreams of God’s kingdom; a dying church has nightmares.

A live church invites people to risk involvement in new ideas; and dying church plays it safe and never risks anything.

A live church supports world mission; a dying church says ‘Charity begins at home!’

A live church uses traditions and buildings to serve God and people; a dying church uses people to serve traditions and buildings.

A live church is full of tithers; a dying church is full of tippers.

A live church forgives and is forgiven; a dying church never makes mistakes.

A live church looks for challenges and opportunities; a dying church looks for problems and dangers.

A live church evangelises; a dying church fossilises........