Church culture can become toxic, no matter its size, and it's up to leaders to prevent that.Galatians 5: 16-23 describes healthy and unhealthy characteristics of the Church, both as a leader and as a group.Playing politics, public vs. private communication, and gossip are three signs of a toxic church culture.Church conflict should not be normalized or based on personal preference instead of organizational mission.The 'us vs. them' mentality within the church or towards the community is also problematic.Taking responsibility and acknowledging one's role in the situation is necessary for positive change.Toxic church members fuel this negativity, creating division by polarizing any issue and promoting 'us vs. them'.