But often these churches put these ministries in place without analyzing the current infrastructure of the church. Are there enough people wanting to minister in order to meet the needs of those who may respond? Are there people who are really passionate about the ministry under consideration?

If not, the end result may be burnout, family stress, emotional meltdowns, and broken families for the church lay people. Not to mention frustration and a feeling of not getting what was promised on behalf of those being “reached.” Church leaders who do not encourage balance in the lives of their followers and who refuse to build balance into their systems are abusive!

Because this kind of abuse is rampant (at least in many churches in the States), these church leaders are never held accountable. It is assumed that this is how it has to be, so damaged people just hop from one abusive situation to another not knowing what else to do.

I applaud those individuals and church organizations who are attempting to act (not just think) outside the box of traditional churchianity.