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Every year my wife puts in a TON of effort in her garden.
And all summer and into the fall we enjoy the literal fruits of her labor!
We’ve been feasting on fresh Zuchinni, Tomatoes, and host of other wonderful veggies…
I’m so grateful for the work she puts in to grow the beautiful fresh food.
When I look out at the garden it reminds me of the church.
And just how important it is to get the seeds into the ground at the right time and season if you want to enjoy the benefits!
The garden doesn’t grow itself.
In fact, the natural state of the garden is weeds!
It takes intentional care and attention to bring the produce to the table…
And it’s the same with the church.
Planting and watering the seed is so important!
One of the big mistakes I see pastors make is simply not planting enough seed.
That directly applies to the growth of the church.
Want to grow?
Plant more seed.
And don’t stop!
The good news is you don’t have to wait for the exact right season.
You can start today!
Want to learn some of the best and most effective strategies we’ve used to grow from 20 to over 1000 people in the past 7 years? And never run out of practical ideas for how to grow?
Talk soon,
Pastor Jake
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