Matthew Watley: Growth Through Service
Its not the number of people who come to church, but the number who go out to serve, that defines real growth for Matthew Watley.
Its not the number of people who come to church, but the number who go out to serve, that defines real growth for Matthew Watley.
“Service puts into practice what we learn when discipleship is integrated into worship.”
“We want to prepare people to live a better life, the life that Jesus described as abundant.”
Mark Batterson shares insights on how the church can embrace opportunity through civility, service, and innovation, and how to win the day with daily habits.
The megachurch era of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s, founded on a desire for anonymity, is shifting because people are longing to be known and seen, as highlighted in Craig Springer's evangelism strategies.
"We need to be intentional about building spaces for people outside the faith to feel like they belong with this community, even if they dont yet believe," Craig Springer explains, emphasizing how belonging builds belief.
During a year marked by a global pandemic and Black Lives Matter, Stephen Chandler points to a meeting with his father to explain the rise of Destiny Church, a predominately African American church ranked as this years Fastest-Growing Church in America, adding 1,261 people last year and, prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, drawing more than […]
Don’t miss Part 1 of our interview, where Stephen Chandler discusses setting the vision for Destiny Church, how the church encourages people to take bold steps in faith, and the spiritual journey God used to prepare him to be senior pastor of the church. You took over as senior pastor at the age of 23. Stephen Chandler leading Destiny Church shares his insights. […]
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