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The top reasons for church conflict (why fights start over trivial matters)

By Filings on Mon, 09/15/25
Church & Ministry
Church Conflict
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Church Life
Church Leadership

“There was the time a church fought over the appropriate length of the pastor’s beard… We witnessed a conflict over people leading worship with their eyes closed during a portion of the song. One church held two business meetings to determine which weed-eater to purchase.” - CPost

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