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10 Enemies to Church Growth

ENEMY #6: Failure to Build on Small Victories.

Use every victory to win the next one.

ENEMY #7: Failure to Preach the Announcements.

Don’t just tell people about what’s happening after your message; give an invitation to involvement!

ENEMY #8: Lack of Corporate Fasting and Prayer.

“If there was a check for $5 million taped to the ceiling, you’d skip lunch to try to reach it, wouldn’t you?” Meeks says. Some things are never possible without fasting and prayer.

ENEMY #9: Failure to Get Started.

Don’t wait for everyone to “get it.” Do your best at research, pray, then just do it.

ENEMY #10: Poor Motive.

Ask your team, “Why do you want to grow?” Discuss your answers with grace, and move forward with a unified, godly drive.  

James Meeks, “Enemies of a Growing Church,” Leadership Summit, Willow Creek Association, 2006.