Steeplejacking: When Churches Face Hostile Takeovers
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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Episode description
In this episode of Advancing the Cause, host Richard Bargas shines a light on the unsettling trend of “steeplejacking”—when struggling churches are targeted and taken over by more aggressive ministries. Richard unpacks how this strategy works, why it’s often harmful, and what churches can do to safeguard their health, doctrine, and identity. This episode acts as a call for discernment, wisdom, and faithfulness in the face of pressure and decline.
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