and concentrated on ministry to people, it’s only natural more people were interested in coming. Perhaps being faithful has something to do with one of the great spiritual mysteries: we gain life by losing it, and we enhance ministry by giving up the yearning for successful ministry. Still, I mention this growth with some hesitancy. I do not for a second believe that the formula for growth is to relinquish the pursuit of potential, concentrating on spiritual health. I shifted my focus when our attendance
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