Why Do Churches Split?

It happens more often than we would like to admit. A church you love begins to fracture, and you feel it in the air like a chill. Maybe the split is over doctrine, with two sides certain they hold the truth. Maybe it is a clash of strong personalities, or a quiet tug-of-war over who gets to lead. Sometimes a whole congregation divides, and the ripples reach families and friendships. If you have watched the church you cherish come apart at the seams, please know you are not alone. This grief is one of the most painful and honest wounds a believer can carry.