I for one understand that things can get weird any time you are dealing with human beings, no matter what your denomination.
I am RC and trust me, there are clergy members who WANT the church of JP II to die.
Why do churches die?
These lousy article is filled with ambiguities and vagueness. Churches should not worry so much about membership like this article does. They should simply stick biblical truths like the following.
Number one: belief in heaven and hell. Number two: extramarital sex is sinful, including homosexuality. Three: As the Bible says, the man is head of the household, as well as individual churches. Doing otherwise would lead to constant squabbling and numerous divorces. Four: Spare the rod, spoil the child. Five: Go forth and multiply. Increasing the population of believers is the best way to expand the church! Six: Live your life by the ten commandments.
Simple.