HOLY SPIRIT-LED OR MARKETING METHODS?
I posted this article one year ago. It was primarily written for pastors and church leaders, but I think many others will be interested in the subject. I am sharing some relevant thoughts related to church growth. I am not claiming to be an experienced expert. I am not saying, “Follow me.” I am simply sharing some perceptions I have had over recent years. I am not giving the answers, but hopefully giving some questions that may inspire some of us to be more receptive to the Holy Spirit’s leading. It is God’s favor that establishes and builds a sure house. I remember years ago looking at the church we had planted. I thought, “This is solid. God has given us some great people. This will stand firm.” Then something happened that caused me to realize that whatever we have built, no matter how great it seems to be, is like a dandelion in the wind apart from the grace of God. We are always on the verge of keeping it all and losing it all. There is something spiritual that holds things ...