Christian fellowship is too precious to forfeit through disobedience or sinful neglect. Yet, if we fail to become accountable to each other and to the Lord, we are risking even more than this -- we also lose a more potent witness in the community. Above all, the individual who is sinning and unrepentant is not being loved properly when the church fails to act. If you do not have a church discipline policy, or need to revise what you have, this could be just what you need. Review it with leaders and see what you think. Dr. Jay Adams included this document in his Journal of Modern Ministry. We have revised and greatly improved this document. Restoring Those Who Fall is designed to be adopted or adapted as a policy statement for your church. - Publisher.