Minister's Toolbox

 It is very easy to measure ministry success by the numbers. Membership increases by 20% each year, you are successful. If they decline, you are not. Biblically these measuring sticks are completely inaccurate. According to John’s gospel, Jesus had a congregation of 5012 which everyone deemed successful. He preached one sermon and 5000 left. Churches today that are business, as usual, will be out of business tomorrow. Howard Johnsons became satisfied with its style, its menus its service and its identity. They kept on with business as usual until they went out of business. Many churches follow the same pattern. During the podcast, I discuss the nuts and bolts of ministry success from God's point of view. I also offer a free download here.