When Churches Act Like Country Clubs

Some churches get a "country club mentality". Highly vocal people (usually just a few of them) take charge and make sure that nothing changes, and that outsiders are forced to conform or leave. Why does that happen? What does the Bible say about that kind of behavior? Is there anything we can do about it?

 

This is the first half of a conversation about Spiritual Maturity, difficult people in the Church, and what any church member can do to stop a church mutiny.