I find myself in the most privileged moments of my life thus far. The moment of privilege is due to the fact that God repositioned Becky and me to be in my home city. After SO many years away it is phenomenal to be where I call home.
I’m also privileged to be leading a church. Bethel, sincerely, thank you for following our leadership in such a committed and passionate way.
This church is not any ordinary church. This church is fast becoming an awesome place. The momentum is immense and the ‘bounce is in the house’.
We are also experiencing growth!
Growth?
Our Sunday attendance has increased by 100% in 2 months. We are believing for a continuation. The bible says ‘For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance’ [Matt 13:12 NKJV]
Growth doesn’t just happen though does it?
Growth is a result of health.
I’m also privileged to be a dad of 2 mighty men (4 &2)! They grow every day!Becky & I don’t stretch them physically every night when they go to bed or make them stand in grow bags. We do facilitate life in a healthy environment.
Church doesn’t just grow because we want it to. Church doesn’t grow because we stretch it and force people to the point of exhaustion.
Church grows when it is healthy.
I don’t lead the process of growth.
I facilitate life in a healthy environment.Church.
Health.
This means, as a leader, I have to grow in my capacity as a leader, in order to deal with the things that hinder health. If I grow in anointing; in my relationship with God; in my leadership gifting and in my grace and understanding of people; then I’m able to rectify situations that cause ill health, thus facilitating health.
Health.
Growth.
They work hand in hand. Stop trying to grow church. Build for growth by creating a healthy environment that people are able to thrive in.
Lead the process.
Start with I.
