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Growth. Spiritual or Numerical….either way….growth brings about challenges.

If, you start growing spiritually…then it will cause tension within your relationships. “What do you mean you don’t want to go out to the bar tonight?” or you give your heart to the Lord and you hear from your family “But, I don’t want to go to church…I would rather go the beach.” It will cause challenges within your lifestyle. You will have to make time to read the word, to pray, or to serve in an area of ministry. It will cause challenges in our church. You will hear people say things like “I didn’t hear about that.” or “I didn’t know that everyone was getting together!” As a leader in the church the demand for my time increases, but also the time with the Lord is also has to increase. As the pastor of a growing church the increased need for more room and staff because of growth has caused tension to mount on our income. So I have come to this conclusion….

Growth takes alot of work! No wonder churches opt to stay small. Am I complaining. No way! I am just pointing out to you that we don’t need to shrink back in our faith because of a few challenges. Check out what Joshua and Caleb had to face.

They had giants facing them down, but they also had everything they needed. Food and water, an unlimited supply of clothing, and leadership that was watching over them. They were comfortable. Another words….it was going to be a challenge to grow! Are you facing some challenges in your walk with God? Are you being challenged to grow? Or, has growth caused you to have to face some challenges? Either way as a church body…we need to be ready to grow. We need to be ready to move forward no matter the cost! It’s about the gospel. It’s about moving forward in Him! If, we can do that then God will touch us and lives will be touched by the power of God.