Are You Brave Enough to Ask Jesus What's Wrong With Your Church? Part 3 of a discussion with Dr. Ken Quick
- Matthew Bohling
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
The way we view church leadership often centers around a select few individuals who stand at the pulpit or sit on boards, but what if Jesus designed His church to hear from Him through every member of the body? In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Ken Quick of Blessing Point Ministry, we explore how churches can move beyond dysfunctional patterns by learning to listen to the Head of the Church—Jesus Himself.
One of the most profound moments shared in this discussion involves a church in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, grappling with a painful issue. As tensions rose during a meeting where leaders were trying to discern Christ's direction, a ninth-grade girl whispered something to her mother. When her mother shared what her daughter had heard from Jesus, the entire congregation experienced what Dr. Quick describes as "corporate resonance"—a collective intake of breath as they recognized divine truth. This powerful example illustrates how God often speaks through the most humble and unexpected voices in the congregation, challenging our hierarchical assumptions about spiritual authority.
Traditional church governance structures frequently lead to burnout and disillusionment. As Dr. Quick notes, it's common to hear board members vow never to serve again after their term ends. This cycle of exhaustion and frustration might indicate something deeper than mere administrative challenges—it could signal spiritual dysfunction requiring corporate repentance. The conversation explores how modern church culture has trained leaders to solve problems through human wisdom rather than collectively seeking divine guidance. We've developed a partial spiritual musculature, strong in certain areas but atrophied in our ability to listen corporately to Christ.
The discussion ventures into theological territory by examining 1 Corinthians 11-12, where Paul addresses both the Lord's Table and spiritual gifts. These passages reveal God's design for a healthy church body where every member contributes through their unique spiritual gifts. Many churches have become "misshapen" by overemphasizing certain gifts while neglecting others, creating an imbalanced body that doesn't know how to listen to what the Spirit might say through a teenager or someone outside leadership positions. This imbalance may partially explain why churches often struggle with spiritual discernment and fall prey to deception.
Perhaps most challenging is the call to courageous corporate responsibility. Dr. Quick shares how leaders must sometimes take responsibility for events that occurred before their tenure, similar to how King David's descendants had to make restitution for Saul's actions toward the Gibeonites. This principle of corporate repentance runs counter to our individualistic mindset but aligns with biblical patterns where current leaders acknowledge and address historical wounds. The conversation concludes with practical resources for church health assessment, including Dr. Quick's book "Healing the Heart of Your Church" and tools available at BlessingPoint.org that can help congregations begin their journey toward wholeness.
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