From Great To Mediocrity

I read an article by a former pastor who is now a church consultant / statistician. He states in his article that years ago he wrote about some great churches. As he looks at some of those churches today he sees mediocrity. Oh, how I loathe that word! Yet, when I look at areas in my life and ministry that word can be an accurate description. So, how did theses churches go from greatness to mediocrity? He sums it up in three words. Hubris - Denial - Nostalgia. Yikes! How easy it is to fall into these traps! How's your life and ministry? Do these terms describe you and yours?