Despite most U.S. Protestant churches having formal discipline policies, new research reveals that actual enforcement is rare. A recent survey found that more than half of pastors have never seen formal discipline in their church, with Mainline denominations being the least likely to practice it. Experts warn that neglecting church discipline may contribute to unchecked issues and a decline in church purity. The primary goal remains repentance and restoration, but the practice is fading fast in today’s congregations.
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