6. Few Baptisms/Conversions.
Insider-focused churches have a tendency to criticize growing churches, as if to say, “They are doing something wrong and aren’t preaching the Word.” Essentially saying that if they were doing things “right” and “preaching the Word” they wouldn’t be growing.
If none of those ideas resonate with you, here’s something that should push you towards taking a serious look at evaluating the church you’re leading.
Don’t forget that you can still be growing and be insider focused; it’s called being the best Christian show in town.
