12Stone Worship

The Church Thrives Even Under Criticism

Though flawed and imperfect, the beauty of the local church is truly amazing. The church remains the greatest hope in the world, now more so than ever. It’s impossible to keep up with all the demands and expectations placed on the church so let’s go back to the foundation and remember the basics.

The Danger of Restlessness

Leaders in very large churches tend to be driven and get restless when the church isn’t growing fast. This causes a dangerous temptation to divert their primary and creative energies from core activities to launch new endeavors within their churches.