WHY CHURCH CONSPIRACY?

My wife and I helped start churches in Australia, Fiji, China, and New Zealand. We found that many of the churches were struggling. One of my main conclusions (rather than blaming myself) was that the churches that were doing well were because of the leader, and the churches that were struggling were (surprise, surprise) because of the leader.

Over time, church began to feel artificial to me. The people were genuine, but everything seemed scripted, like a performance. More importantly, what I saw in modern churches was far removed from what we read about in the Bible. The gap was striking.

Jesus didn't leave His disciples instructions on what to do with all the people. He simply told them to serve others, just as He had done. This raises questions: Was this an oversight, or an intentional aspect of His plan? There was no complex hierarchy or organizational structure. Yet today's churches have created elaborate systems, as if Jesus needed help with growth strategies and leadership development. This shift is puzzling and concerning.

The word "church" itself is intriguing. We all have an immediate reaction to it, good or bad. But have you ever wondered why we only use it for religious gatherings in buildings? How did it come to mean this, and where did it come from? Why does it not bear any resemblance to the word it replaces in the Bible?

The truth about the real meaning of "church" is both shocking and enlightening. Its original concept has been hidden and twisted over time. People have even lost their lives for questioning the established view. Uncovering the authentic meaning of "church" reveals a stark contrast to what we commonly think today. This discovery could change how you see faith communities forever.