Grow Ministry Quote by Colin Marshall
““We will be arguing that structures don’t grow ministry any more than trellises grow vines, and that most churches need to make a conscious shift—away from erecting and maintaining structures, and towards growing people who are disciple-making disciples of Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Church Leadership Conference, 2022
Church growth should focus on developing disciples rather than just constructing buildings.
In simple terms: Grow people, not just structures.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize discipleship over infrastructure.
Themes
church leadership
discipleship
growth
mission
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church planting
- small groups
- leadership training
- mentoring
- volunteer recruitment
Key Concepts
Ecclesiology
community formation
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you invest in people more than buildings?
- What practices nurture disciple‑making?
A Different Perspective
Physical structures alone cannot sustain spiritual vitality.
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