The American church is comfortable and lazy

The American Church: Comfort and Laziness

According to Michael Chancellor,

there is a laziness that comes with comfort, with supportive communities and governments

. This laziness has led to a dissonance between the church and the culture in the United States.

In Abilene, Texas, at Crescent Heights Baptist Church, the presence of missionary families on furlough brought new perspectives. The church provided a residence for these families, which was a

small, three-bedroom, one-bath home

. Despite the generosity of the church, some children of missionaries (MKs) felt disillusioned with the

opulence

of the American congregations they visited.

The comfort of the American church has led to a sense of laziness, causing a disconnect between the church and the surrounding culture.

The church's comfort and support can lead to laziness.
Missionary families brought new perspectives to the church.
Some MKs felt disillusioned with the American church's opulence.

Author's summary: The American church's comfort leads to laziness.

Baptist News Global — 2025-10-28

The American Church: Comfort and Laziness

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