tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post7659074400783954616..comments2023-09-26T05:08:11.190-05:00Comments on Rick's Reflections: Quality or Quantity?Rick Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203445347348671817noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-78356529465575995992008-10-15T13:00:00.000-05:002008-10-15T13:00:00.000-05:00I believe in the Power of God and His Word - just ...I believe in the Power of God and His Word - just look at what is taking place in the youth group. On a typical Wednesday night there are 40 or more kids coming which some are visitors bringing visitors!! If you come to that class it is NOT a bunch of fun and games; in fact, it is just the opposite - a truthful message from Scripture, a needed message for growth, and a challenging message that might turn many away. Yet the kids keep coming and keep inviting their friends. Maybe we're seeing a generation who's tired of all the fluff and is looking for reality, and they are finding that reality and honesty in the truth of God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-29222335063833479332008-10-15T10:33:00.000-05:002008-10-15T10:33:00.000-05:00I often said I wish there was a way to measure spi...I often said I wish there was a way to measure spiritual growth - for me and for the church. I believe a healthy church growing in the love and actions of Christ will grow numerically because people will be attracted to it.<BR/><BR/>I see growth in the Decatur church when I see an offering like we had Sunday, not because of the financial number but because of the outpouring of the heart. It excites me about what our little church in Decatur is doing to affect the kingdom.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606199377889821435noreply@blogger.com