Live churches have space problems - parking, classrooms etc.;
dead churches have no worry about space.
Live churches are always changing things;
dead churches don't have to, they always stay the same.
Live churches have noisy children and young people;
dead churches are fairly quiet and serene.
Live churches have a shortage of staff;
dead churches usually have a surplus.
Live churches are always overspending their budgets;
dead churches maintain large bank accounts.
Live churches struggle to remember new names;
dead churches - well everybody knows everybody - for years!
Live churches have a problem developing new leaders;
dead ones just use the same people over and over.
Live churches spend much on missions;
dead churches keep it all at home.
Live churches are filled with givers;
dead churches are filled with tippers.
Live churches operate primarily on faith;
dead churches operate totally on sight.
Live churches strain to learn and serve;
dead churches seek rest and comfort.
Live churches evangelize;
dead churches fossilize!
