Success

“We had just commissioned 83 new members. It was a proud moment. The newly initiated throng made their way off the platform, while I moved closer to the congregation to begin my sermon.

“This is great, isn’t it?” I began. “But before we get too giddy about new members, let me ask you a question. Why should we bring 83 new people into something that isn’t working?

How’s that for an opening line of a sermon? Read the rest of the article at http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/2005/003/6.26.html