tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post2897153983126508585..comments2023-09-28T04:25:50.532-05:00Comments on Bring the Kingdom....: The Great Church Growth MysteryBrian Mayfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10453539353768033374noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-65702479260222735832012-02-29T17:45:30.614-06:002012-02-29T17:45:30.614-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.faisal anverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413680645565220889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-86376056959800086772012-02-25T12:50:07.955-06:002012-02-25T12:50:07.955-06:00Good word, Preston. Your "Church A" scen...Good word, Preston. Your "Church A" scenario is exactly why one of the most important books I've read as a pastor has been "Church Unique" by Will Mancini. Rather than copying and pasting vision, growth, steps, etc...we are called to seek His face for the vision and direction of our churches. This is much more difficult - to humbly pray and wait. But SO much more rewarding and fulfilling to see the Lord take our individual church body and use us as He's created us and uniquely shaped us - in our very unique community.<br /><br />All that to say, Amen.Brian Mayfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453539353768033374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-82618659004162590402012-02-24T07:50:02.435-06:002012-02-24T07:50:02.435-06:00I think the underlying issue here is that churches...I think the underlying issue here is that churches have forgotten the simplicity and effectiveness in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Jesus didn't say to us - Go and take a seminar and learn a "techniques" or to learn a formula - but to simply share the gospel (good news) of Jesus! Sorry to be frank "But its the gospel stupid!". What I see today is church envy and this spurs on a host of problems and issues. <br /><br />For example, if church A has seen a dramatic increase in growth, then typically church B and C go to church A and see how they grew so fast. Here is the thing - we serve a creative and resourceful God, a God that knows what will work for your particular church. What worked for A was never intended to work for B & C. Furthermore - what if Church A used very worldly and secular means of getting people to come - like promising them gifts or prizes or entertainment? Just because a church is seeing growth does not mean it was GODLY growth!! From what I can see too many churches are relying on secular means to grow their churches - rather than preaching the gospel and waiting for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.Preston Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991774143865736294noreply@blogger.com