A lot of churches measure fruitfulness in terms of growth. They ask how many people attend on Sunday, how many kids in the children’s groups, how many conversions, how many baptisms? I think we can get over hooked on measurements. I’m more mindful to emphasise the importance of churches learning to love, enjoy and glorify… Continue reading How many are you sending?
Tag: Church health
When the body gets out of control -autoimmune diseases and the church
Autoimmune diseases happen when the body, seeking to expel hostile cells that create diseases begins to attack its own healthy cells. These include serious conditions such as rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis. The other day, I was talking about why some people struggle when the church doesn’t prioritise or get passionate in the same way… Continue reading When the body gets out of control -autoimmune diseases and the church
How well are we eating?
Not physical food but spiritual food. The question was prompted by these comments from my friend Tim Suffield. They link to an article he wrote, arguing that we need more parachurch institutions not less, especially when it comes to theological education and training. As it happens I disagree with Tim’s particular solution here but I… Continue reading How well are we eating?
Marks of a healthy Church – Humility
I’ve also suggested that a number of other marks will flow out from this one. The first I want to look at is humility. 1 Corinthians 8:1 says that love builds up others whilst knowledge (without love) puffs up, in other words it leads to arrogance and complacency on the part of the speaker whilst… Continue reading Marks of a healthy Church – Humility
