In the Wolves Den

  Let me be clear: I want to see our church grow—not into a megachurch, but into a healthy, sustainable congregation. One that can care for its building and raise up the next generation to lead when I eventually step down. I'm not called to lead a large church, but I long to see us grow because we have real needs—within our body and in caring for what God has entrusted to us. Some have struggled to understand my perspective, so after many recent conversations, I’ve put my thoughts into a philosophical argument. A Call to Biblical Church Growth: A Theological and Philosophical Reflection on Evangelism and Discipleship I. Introduction: The Church at Crossroads In our present age, the visible church often appears divided—not merely by doctrine or denomination, but by a quiet spirit of competition and suspicion. Many pastors and congregations, whether large or small, assess one another through lenses that are more cultural than biblical. It is not uncommon to hear claims that a growing...