How Do You Measure Growth?
Growth is not always about numbers.
Just because you have more people in the pew or more dollars in the bank account doesn’t mean you are growing according to biblical standards. Growth is about “rising to the occasion” or “reaching new heights” in relationships.
The Apostle Paul best described growth in Ephesians 4:12-13, “to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
In the Message, Ephes. 4:13 is translated, “until we’re all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God’s Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ.”
Relationships are the key factor in growth potential. Why? Because, it is all about people “connecting” with other people. God wired us for relationships, which are the “avenues” for growth. This applies to marriage, family, church, or business. Meaningful relationships can pave the path towards change, progress, and growth.
The positive impact of relationships defines measurable growth. Carefully ponder the above Scriptures, and you will understand how to measure growth.
