The Secret

What is the secret to growing a church? That is the question many church leaders ask on a daily basis. There are books one can read and conferences one can attend to help one discover the secret to church growth. The truth is there is no silver bullet to bring about growth. No secret formula for making your church grow. There are a variety of methods, styles and philosophies one can adopt to help make our churches. 

However, I have discovered one secret to church growth. It is probably the most overlooked and neglected secret I know of to grow a church. The secret is work. Yes work. It takes work to grow church, it does not just happen. It takes sacrifice of time, effort and resources for the church to grow.

I am pleased to see we have a several people who understand this secret. Today our SALT (sound and light team) have put in 12+ hours to get our sound right for worship. Our small group leader has looked over curriculum, contacted groups and set up registration points; so we will have a successful season of small groups. Our Family Ministry Director has planned both activities as well as planning sessions with her team in order that our family ministries will be prepared to teach and reach families. Our preschool ministry has worked tirelessly this past summer preparing for new students to be a part of our preschool ministry. 

I can honestly say there work will bring about a great harvest in our church, and it did not just happen, it happened because of their work! Thank you Team, I appreciate all you do for working to bring about church growth.