Brandon Queen

And conversely, a small church that prioritize teaching community and mission may be growing in ways that numbers don't immediately reveal. So. Now for the fun part of the discussion, let me give you some signs of true growth. You see, growth in a church isn't just about filling the seats, right? It's about number one, spiritual growth.

And conversely, a small church that prioritize teaching community and mission may be growing in ways that numbers don't immediately reveal. So. Now for the fun part of the discussion, let me give you some signs of true growth. You see, growth in a church isn't just about filling the seats, right? It's about number one, spiritual growth.

Our members growing in their knowledge of God, their love for Jesus and their obedience for scripture. So scriptural growth is number one. Number two, relational growth. Are people connecting in meaningful relationships, bearing one another's burdens and serving together? That's relational growth. Number three, missional growth.

Our members growing in their knowledge of God, their love for Jesus and their obedience for scripture. So scriptural growth is number one. Number two, relational growth. Are people connecting in meaningful relationships, bearing one another's burdens and serving together? That's relational growth. Number three, missional growth.

Is the church reaching the lost and making disciples who make disciples? That's that missional growth. You see, when we focus on these indicators, we begin to shift our perspectives from numbers to faithfulness. And I think that's where every church needs to be in this day and age. We need to shift from numbers and shift over to faithfulness.

Is the church reaching the lost and making disciples who make disciples? That's that missional growth. You see, when we focus on these indicators, we begin to shift our perspectives from numbers to faithfulness. And I think that's where every church needs to be in this day and age. We need to shift from numbers and shift over to faithfulness.

Now, I'm not going to say numbers don't matter because numbers can serve as a helpful tool. But they should never, ever become our idol. So. What if there's a lack of growth in the church? You see, if your church isn't growing numerically, it's probably worth asking a few questions. You know, we've been there. We had to do it. Are we praying for growth and relying on the Holy Spirit?

Now, I'm not going to say numbers don't matter because numbers can serve as a helpful tool. But they should never, ever become our idol. So. What if there's a lack of growth in the church? You see, if your church isn't growing numerically, it's probably worth asking a few questions. You know, we've been there. We had to do it. Are we praying for growth and relying on the Holy Spirit?

Are we faithfully preaching the gospel and equipping people to share their faith? Are there barriers that we can address such as lack of community engagement or ineffective discipleship models, whatever the case is. Or let me add one is the members of your church tithing. So you can put on more programs. Now that was a joke. Okay. But sometimes a lack of growth is called to refocus on the basics.

Are we faithfully preaching the gospel and equipping people to share their faith? Are there barriers that we can address such as lack of community engagement or ineffective discipleship models, whatever the case is. Or let me add one is the members of your church tithing. So you can put on more programs. Now that was a joke. Okay. But sometimes a lack of growth is called to refocus on the basics.

Our times. rely on what we do in the basics right so other times what is that relying on other times it's an opportunity to just simply trust god's timing and sovereignty and not overdo things and take things into our own matters and you know make it seem as if we are fixing the problem we just have to simply trust god's timing and his sovereignty

Our times. rely on what we do in the basics right so other times what is that relying on other times it's an opportunity to just simply trust god's timing and sovereignty and not overdo things and take things into our own matters and you know make it seem as if we are fixing the problem we just have to simply trust god's timing and his sovereignty

Why do we have to trust God and his timing and his sovereignty? Because he will build and sustain his church. So here's the bottom line, folks. Jesus promised us something. He promised to build his church. And that promise gives us freedom. Freedom to focus on faithfulness over performance. Let me say that again. Freedom to focus on faithfulness over performance.

Why do we have to trust God and his timing and his sovereignty? Because he will build and sustain his church. So here's the bottom line, folks. Jesus promised us something. He promised to build his church. And that promise gives us freedom. Freedom to focus on faithfulness over performance. Let me say that again. Freedom to focus on faithfulness over performance.

Freedom to prioritize spiritual depth over numerical breadth. And freedom to trust that God's plans are bigger and better than ours. Yes, numbers indeed can be helpful indicators, but they're not the ultimate measure of our success. As long as we remain faithful to the mission, leave it to Jesus because he will handle the growth.

Freedom to prioritize spiritual depth over numerical breadth. And freedom to trust that God's plans are bigger and better than ours. Yes, numbers indeed can be helpful indicators, but they're not the ultimate measure of our success. As long as we remain faithful to the mission, leave it to Jesus because he will handle the growth.

Remember that the church, its health, it's ultimately determined by how well it reflects Christ. not by how we fill pews. That's all I have, folks. I want you to remember this. Remember the questions. Are numbers important? You know, remember that Jesus will build his church. It is not our job to build something that's not ours. We build because it's Jesus's church.

Remember that the church, its health, it's ultimately determined by how well it reflects Christ. not by how we fill pews. That's all I have, folks. I want you to remember this. Remember the questions. Are numbers important? You know, remember that Jesus will build his church. It is not our job to build something that's not ours. We build because it's Jesus's church.

We continue to build and add to that. So thank you for joining me today on the air podcast. And I hope that this episode of Pew talk would encourage you to just trust in Jesus's promise and to lead your church big or small with faithfulness and courage. Brothers and sisters, if you enjoyed this episode, do not forget to subscribe and share it with others who might benefit from this conversation.

We continue to build and add to that. So thank you for joining me today on the air podcast. And I hope that this episode of Pew talk would encourage you to just trust in Jesus's promise and to lead your church big or small with faithfulness and courage. Brothers and sisters, if you enjoyed this episode, do not forget to subscribe and share it with others who might benefit from this conversation.