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On January 30, 1536, Menno Simons left the Roman Catholic Church after discovering that what he called “church” no longer matched the New Testament. His return to Scripture sparked the Radical Reformation and a vision of the church as a living family of disciples, not an institution. This reflection explores Menno’s break from Rome, the church we’ve lost, and why many believers today are again returning to simple, biblical Christianity.

Churches rarely lose spiritual life overnight. Decline happens slowly through neglect, misplaced priorities, fractured unity, and a shift from Christ-centered mission to personal preference. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and lived experience, this reflection exposes the subtle warning signs that weaken a local body and harm real people. This is not an attack on the church, but a call to repentance, renewal, and faithfulness to Christ, who alone sustains His body.