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Originally Posted by Amanah
It isn't always about numbers.
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This isn't aimed at CC1 or you, but I've had this debate with people in the past . . .
Some people will criticize a church for what they believe is lack of growth (numbers), but then they will criticize a church who is growing and publishes their growth (numbers).
What is the primary reason for the church? Is it to win new souls? Or, is it to instruct, edify and send out those who are already believers?
If the primary mission of the church is to win new souls, then there should be consistent numerical growth.
If the primary mission of the church is to instruct, edify and send out those who are already believers, then it is possible a church may not show much numerical growth at all.
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