Research shows that people who regularly attend church report stronger social support networks and less depression. They smoke less and lead healthier and even longer lives. In a very real and physical way, Church is literally good for your health.

Acts 2:42. “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 gives us the bare bones of what it means to be a church: teach the Word of God, enjoy fellowship through meals, etc., and commit yourselves to prayer….

Taking in consideration the teaching of the Church, changing of religion or transferring to Protestant Churches is a grave mortal sin. Catholics should have studied or learned more about their Catholic faith rather than abandoning it and joining other Protestant denominations.

The self-declared atheist, agnostic, or unbeliever may be reluctant to admit that he has a form of worship. But one can never conclusively determine for himself whether or not there is an actual God while unaware of the implications of his own personal devotions.

But often that balance is lost and churches become concerned with only what’s happening within their walls. If your church has become all internal and has no focus on what’s happening outside the walls, it’s time to go. Any church that only focuses on those inevitably becomes sick and dies.

For the most part, these apply to both amicable and contentious departures.

1. Work through your emotions first.
2. Speak with a pastor.
3. Be honest.
4. Ask for advice on how to approach friends and other leaders.
5. Don’t rely on social media.
6. Develop an exit plan for responsibilities.

Most pastors are paid an annual salary by their church. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016 the average salary was $45,740 annually, or $21.99 hourly.

Churches are private property and the owners of private property can control who comes onto the property. If someone is being disruptive to the service, the church has every right to ask the person to leave and call law enforcement if they refuse to do so.

In the United States church buildings are private properties, with the title holders varying among the different denominations. In the United States church buildings are private properties, with the title holders varying among the different denominations.

In most cases, the church is a tax-exempt entity. That means the church, who is the minister’s employer, does not withhold income tax from the minister’s wages. In short, a minister must pay taxes like a self-employed worker, but they are not eligible for all the tax benefits many self-employed workers enjoy.