Numerical & Spiritual Growth Factors

In recent years, brethren have dedicated themselves to a better understanding of the things that positively influence church growth. A review of the research material provided in conjunction with such efforts encourages us to develop and apply the following.

1. Faithfulness in daily Christian living: Members are known for their stand for good as they lead their families in godly service.
2. Strong dedication to the cause of Christ. Members exhibit a real personal commitment in spiritual efforts.
3. Energetic activity in the kingdom of God. Members are not content to passively follow a few who do most of the work.
4. Genuine personal spiritual growth. Members have an abiding hunger and thirst for righteousness.
5. Sacrificial Christian living. Members do not hesitate to make personal sacrifices for the cause of Christ.
6. Love of the New Testament church. Members care for the church as they care for their personal family.
7. Love for the souls of men. Social and ethnic concerns are not allowed as barriers to seeking and saving the lost.

These seven traits will greatly assist us as we genuinely fight the good fight of faith (2 Timothy 4:7). May we grow in each of these areas.