The Passion Translation is irresponsible and problematic; a pastor using it is a warning sign but not automatically disqualifying

Mike calls the Passion Translation irresponsible and problematic in many places (not merely an imprecise translation). However, he counsels gathering more data before leaving: some pastors use it casually without it significantly affecting their teaching. He recommends listening longer, talking to the pastor about it, or sending him a video on the Pasion Translation's problems. Key additional counsel: find a new church to commit to before leaving the current one — do not float churchless while searching.