WARNING: May contain language too harsh for sissified Christians.

One of three of Coach's new commentaries.

One of three of Coach's new commentaries.

One of three of coach's new commentaries

To put it in medical terms, I hit a nerve. It is disheartening to hear from so many disaffected, disillusioned, wounded, no-longer church goers. Why have so many Christians dropped out of church? Rebellious sheep I suppose…..

But at the same time I was encouraged. There are millions of believers who are no longer part of the “church scene” who are passionately following hard after Jesus. Christianity operates best when we realize it is a relationship, not a religion. Many others share my hatred of “religion” and the box that it puts adherents in to. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is Liberty! And many have found the freedom of worship outside the stained-glassed fortresses.

Having said all of that, last week I promised to take on another issue, that of “the hirelings” in the pulpits.