Evangelism Growth

Eagle Fatness growth seems to be the major form of church growth in many churches. There are at least two forms of fatness growth that can occur. First, it happens in the "social fatness" type of church. Here, the people major on the big dinner, the bingo bonanza and the picnic party. The idea is that you invite people in to eat or to play or to receive some kind of enjoyment and hope that they will stay to make good church members. The fellowship of church believers becomes little more than an exclusive club. Not many church clubs have God as a member! Evangelism Growth is the sole vehicle for lasting church growth. Evangelism growth seeks to add meaning to life for those people within the church and endeavors to share the Good News with people outside.

Evangelism Expansion

Evangelism Growth results in expansion both inside and outside. Inside, in that church members are personally deepened and challenged as the Gospel is explained and the Word of God unfolded. Outside, in that being so inspired these people want to share this same wonderment with others. As Charles Wesley expressed it in his classic hymn: "My chains fell off - my heart was free. I rose, went forth and followed Thee."

"Evangelism Growth for lasting church growth."

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