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Why does one church grow and another falter? How can the church meet the changing needs of diverse communities? Spread the Word: 12 Christian Leaders on Church Growth includes the stories and experiences of a dozen influential pastors and Christian leaders—including Francis Chan, David Platt, and Paul David Tripp—who speak to the Church’s role in advancing God’s plan for his people. We hope this...

Keller believes ministry requires three elements: affinity, ability and opportunity. “Affinity is having a burden in my life—‘I really want to do ministry.’ The ability is somebody saying, ‘We think you have the gifts. We ordain you.’ You may have the desire for ministry, but you cannot be self-accredited. The community must recognize your gifts. Finally, opportunity means God in his providence opens the door and somebody actually says, ‘Would you come do it?’ ” Keller believes the call to ministry