One of the easiest entrapments we can find ourselves falling into in the ministry world is that of comparison.
A primary question you will find yourself being asked by other church leaders is, "How many ya runnin'?"
Today, Josh and Ben examine the Metrics of Success that seem to have an endless range when determined in our minds; Scripture, however, gives us one metric that defines success in the life of a minister: Faithfulness.
Suggested Reading/Resources:
Shrink: Faithful Ministry in a Church-Growth Culture by Tim Suttle
The Prodigal Church: A Gentle Manifesto against the Status Quo by Jared C. Wilson
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