We always need to remember that all growth is seasonal. Every living thing goes through seasons of growth (spring and summer) and dormancy (fall and winter). Churches and Ministries go through these seasons and so do our lives. Healthy growth takes TIME. When God wants to make a mushroom, he takes about 6 hours. When he wants to make an oak tree, he takes approximately 60 years. Do you want to be a mushroom or an oak tree?
For instance, churches that explode overnight are not necessarily growing; they may simply be swelling by attracting believers who transfer from other churches. This is not legitimate growth. Conversion growth is real growth, so focus on how many new believers you are winning, baptizing and discipling, not your attendance.
Nothing bears fruit year round. Your church or life may be in a Fall-like season right now (no leaves, no fruit) or winter (everything seems dead.) Keep on believing, learning, loving, and putting down roots. Spring and summer are coming! Hang on! The tide goes out, but it always comes back in.
Lord grow me . Great article.