Is My Church Drifting? Just a two degree shift in doctrine and convictions can cause change for the worse, pulling the church away from God. And a two degree shift toward correct doctrine and appropriate convictions can bring a church closer to God. Churches drift when they fail to pass on the truth to successive generations. Churches drift when they move away from their foundational doctrines.

Hold on. Before casting a judging eye on another’s church, there is a question for consideration. Could this same thing be said of your church? Look closely at what happened to Lot. The same picture could happen today.