This document discusses lessons learned from a "failed" church. It emphasizes that churches need a clear shared vision and strong leadership to succeed. It also notes that disappointments are inevitable, that blame should not be placed on any single person or action, and that even in failure God remains faithful and healing can be found through grieving well and relying on God's grace.

1. Lessons from a
“Failed” Church
Ed Eubanks, Jr.

2. You can’t get there
without a clear vision

3. …so you had better make
sure someone has one,
and that you buy into it!

4. Leadership matters more
than you think it does

5. …and you need to make sure
that everyone is clear about
what leadership looks like.

6. You will be
disappointed

7. …and you may be
surprised at who will
disappoint you.

8. It hurts

9. …and no one is
immune to the hurt.

10. It’s nobody’s fault, and
it’s everyone’s fault

11. …trying to put the blame
on one person or action
is a waste of energy.

12. …and you must accept
your part of the fault and
start moving on.

13. It started before you got
there, and will continue
after you’re long gone

14. Nothing is wasted

15. …and God is faithful
even—ESPECIALLY—in
the most broken things.

16. Grieve well

17. …and find healing
through Christ’s grace.