1. Hyper-critical of Other's Work
As churches grow, the need for volunteer workers increases. Eventually, paid staff will have to be added, but until the church can afford to move in that direction, volunteers are a necessity. One issue with volunteers is they are volunteers. As the jobs increase, the ones who began the work will have to let some things go to newer members. When the newer members begin to work, the worst thing that church members can do is become hyper-critical of everything that the others are doing. We must understand that not everyone does everything the same way. If you want to drive someone away, give them a job and let someone come behind them and criticize the way they performed the job in front of others. This kills volunteer worker availability. Let them do the job and praise them for their willingness to give of their time and effort.
2. Be Unorganized
If a church wants to drive people away, become unorganized. Lack of organization causes trust issues with members of the congregation. If there is no organization in business matters of the church, people will eventually stop giving. And, eventually they will stop coming. Being unorganized in programs and services will drive people in a world that marches to times, crazy.
3. Poor Communication
Poor communication causes uncertainty in the congregation. If people do not know when things are happening, they will not be there. If people do not understand why things are happening, they will not be there.
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