Growing Pains

Every church faces growing pains!

Four Steps to a solution:

I. Identify the Problem

Notice the process:

1. It began with a concern
2. The concern grew into a complaint
3. The complaint was a potential crisis
4. The crisis posed serious consequences
   1. There would be a division in the church
   2. They would be diverted from the Word and prayer.

II. Develop a Plan

1. They defined a workable solution
2. They delegated responsibility
3. They depended on others to do the work

III. Maintain the Right Priorities

1. The Ministry of the Word
2. Prayer

IV. Measure the Progress

1. The people were pleased
2. The Word of God spread
3. The church continued to grow

Lessons to be learned:

1. Every church faces problems
2. People sometimes see problems that leaders do not see
3. Rather than grumble and complain to others come and share your concerns with the leadership.
4. Be prepared to be a part of the solution
5. Understand that the ministry of the Word and Prayer must be kept as the primary responsibilities of the Pastoral staff.