Casey Sabella knows about how good churches go bad from the inside. Joining the church as a teenager, he served first as a deacon and eventually became an associate pastor in a dynamic ministry. His church opened up many satellites throughout the state, as thousands of young people gave their hearts and lives to Christ. Weekly Bible studies and outreach activities helped many of these young people become responsible adults who impacted their neighborhoods. Many experienced extraordinary life-change. As the ministry grew, they brought nationally-recognized authors and speakers to address civic center auditoriums where they spoke to thousands. Over a few short years, the church experienced unparalleled success. During Casey's fifteen years, he met and married his wife Patti while helping to establish new churches in five cities. His life - friends, family and livelihood - were completely wrapped up in helping the church grow. When A Good Church Goes Bad recounts the story of how this once-great church collapsed under the weight of a series of bad choices. Today, the property that once housed its headquarters and many ministries, now serves as grazing land for horses. How did this happen? Casey shares the triumphs and the heartaches of watching helplessly as the church he loved declined over several years. With the passing of time, he shares candidly about his own mistakes and the tell-tale signs he should have seen. Every congregation has problems. In fact, the New Testament letters of Paul were written to address the normal obstacles every church encounters. By establishing sound teaching, Paul taught the Christians at Rome, Corinth and others how to fix problems that happen when humans act like humans. Included with the book are additional worksheets and accompanying audio content to help you make wise decisions about your own situation. When a Good Church Goes Bad will help you discover whether you attend a church that has problems which can be solved or is the problem. Some of questions we address in the book: - Are there clear ways to assess the health of your church in a godly way? - Are there warning signs that universally apply to all ministries and organizations that signify red flags? - How do you approach a leader when you know they are violating scriptural principles? - What are steps to take after you leave an unhealthy church to ensure it never happens again? Casey will guide you with wisdom and insight to help you avoid the same mistakes. His passion is to see Christians become all God intends. Today, he and Patti continue to serve in full-time ministry together with their four children and spouses. He is a prolific writer, conference speaker and podcaster. You can hear his weekly podcasts at ministerstoolbox.com or read his blog at freshteaching.org God did not create us to spend our lives serving organizations that fail to represent the life and character of Jesus in this generation. You do not have to put up with abuse or stay wounded after a negative church experience. Not only is there hope, but complete victory as you apply biblical solutions.