Questions in this section
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My church is in error?
If you believe there is hope they might change, or if your conscience demands it of you, then you should carefully prepare your argument and present it privately to the pastor or board of elders (depending on the authority structure of the church). It is better if done in writing, for you have a record of what you said, they can take their time considering it, and it is less confrontational. You should be very respectful in your written approach, wise to pick the issue most likely to succeed, and be very concise in your argument. If the church is very large and has not shown any willingness to reconsider their doctrine or practice, then you should simply leave the church.
See Also
Sermon outline about Biblical separation: Biblical Separation.
Sermon outline about sinful compromise: God Hates Compromise.
Sermon outline about being on the Lord’s side: Who Is on the Lord’s Side? -
Leave a church in error?
No, because Paul’s warning about not forsaking the assembly was for churches holding to apostolic doctrine and truth (Heb 10:23-25). It is usually better to stay at home and do the best you can rather than participate in doctrine, worship, or practice that is contrary to the Bible. Paul taught that believers should withdraw from Christians in disorder (Rom 16:17-18; II Thess 3:6). If you do visit churches in your search to find a better one, you should never take communion, because it means you are in common union with that church.