Church Quote by Anthea Butler
“C. Peter Wagner was the Donald McGavran professor of church growth at Fuller. He was considered to be the heir of McGavran, founder of the church growth movement. That movement essentially said, 'Whatever grows a church is good' and needs to be nurtured.”
About This Quote
The quote describes a church growth philosophy that values any factor that expands a congregation, treating growth as inherently positive and needing care.
In simple terms: Church growth is seen as always good and should be nurtured.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize nurturing growth factors.
Themes
church growth
leadership
mission
culture
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
theoretical
observational
When to use this quote
- church planting
- community outreach
- leadership training
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
growth mindset
organizational development
missiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance numerical growth with spiritual health?
- What growth metrics truly reflect health?
A Different Perspective
Growth may overlook quality or spiritual depth.
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