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I love church, I find it super helpful, but boy does it take up so much time of the week. I was trying to workout, since I try to go for 5 ish times a week, and there always seems to be something unexpected that shows up. And on one hand, I get it, they want to hang out with me, but on the other hand their activities are encroaching to the point I can't seem to get anything else done. And sure I could modify my schedule around this, but it seems like this church is so desperate for members, that they almost come of as the mega clingy girlfriend in the process.

I love church, I find it super helpful, but boy does it take up so much time of the week. I was trying to workout, since I try to go for 5 ish times a week, and there always seems to be something unexpected that shows up. And on one hand, I get it, they want to hang out with me, but on the other hand their activities are encroaching to the point I can't seem to get anything else done. And sure I could modify my schedule around this, but it seems like this church is so desperate for members, that they almost come of as the mega clingy girlfriend in the process.

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Baptist

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My church is desperate for membership as well, especially the <50 crowd. My former church, also Baptist, not so much.

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If they could tone down the desperation and weekly calls for cash, I would love it. But this is a double edged sword i feel like. Since the church lives off donations, but at the same time, talking about money is a touchy subject.

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I don't know much about being a Baptist does it cost you money every session?

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Technically it does, depends on how you look at it. I have noticed, the pastor has been talking about a lot more. Whilst I do give here and there, there is no expectation to do so, except for the weekly call of asking for more money if the church is under budget

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I know you don't want to be shunned but I'd say do what you need to do. There is no requirement for group worship 5 days a week. Just be the pastor for your family and keep the good relationships with your friends.