The Church Lobby
Ep 077: De-Sizing The Church (pt 9): The Danger of Idolizing Outcomes, with Mike Rubino
May 30, 2024
Author Mike Rubino talks with Karl Vaters about the dangers of idolizing church growth outcomes, the difference between trending and transforming churches, and the importance of prioritizing health over size in the church ecosystem. They highlight the need to balance metrics with spiritual growth and focus on biblical obedience instead of fixating on results.
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- Idolizing outcomes in ministry can lead to a shift from the core mission of expanding the kingdom of God, emphasizing numerical success over spiritual depth.
- Churches often struggle with utilizing metrics effectively, oscillating between overusing incomplete metrics and underusing them altogether, leading to a skewed perception of success based on growth in numbers rather than spiritual growth.
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The Danger of Idolizing Outcomes in Ministry
Idolizing outcomes in ministry, especially focusing on church growth metrics, can lead to a shift from the core mission of expanding the kingdom of God. The obsession with numerical success can overshadow the true purpose of ministry, leading to a misplaced emphasis on growth rather than spiritual depth. By redefining success and shifting focus towards the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, pastors can prioritize meaningful impact over numerical achievements.
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