Probably largely a statistical fluke. But there are some very belligerent members of the OPC or PCA around here who take the attitude that sinfulness could never happen within their church.
One thing I’ve seen a bit of lately are stories about doctrinal dissension within the OPC, which raises an interesting point: The PCUSA, UCC, and most Western Prebyterian bodies have gone so bad doctrinally that they aren’t recognizable as Christian anymore. Seeing this, the OPC and PCA split. Then their members act around here as if Calvinism is somehow some safeguard against heresy, ignoring the PCUSA, UCC and other reformed churches which make up 90% of the reformed movement.
The question is: what did splitting accomplish? Have they won purity at the price of 90% of their co-congregants? Or have they merely withdrawn the most zealous Christians from denominations which needed their influence, only to see the very same issues arise within their newer, much smaller congregations a generation later?
This isn’t mere schadenfreude; even Catholics wrestle whether to flee a bad parish, or stay and fight. My personal take is that as long as the entity meets certain minimum standards, stay and fight if you can take it, spiritually. Among Catholics, that would be a valid eucharist.
Over the years, it has been my experience that the OPC has doctrinal dissension because they are paying so much attention to it. Sometimes to the detriment of shepherding I'm afraid. So cerebral.
Unfortunately, most people are leaving churches for reasons other than doctrine. How wonderful it would be if members (churches in general) were passionate about doctrine and practice!