This was awesome, Sean. I don’t have any formal ministry leadership experience, but from the little I’ve seen, it often felt like there was a push for rapid growth without deep intimacy—and that strain usually fell back on leadership. Discipleship became rushed or fragmented, which led to quick burnout. So I really resonated with your point about how true growth comes through the congregation, not just from the top down.
I also found it really powerful how you’ve chosen to focus on the Kingdom, especially if you were raised in a culture where money was a driving force. My husband grew up in poverty, and I was never really taught about finances at all. So for us, our biggest fears often revolve around money—not out of a desire for wealth, but out of fear of doing it “wrong” and it affecting our family or marriage sustainably. It can feel paralyzing at times, even though we can see how God has been so faithful and carrying us through. Fear about money prevents so much Kingdom work from happening where it could really flourish I believe.
So when you talk about stepping into Kingdom work despite financial tension with your father’s wishes and training , it really hit home. That is a fruit of the Spirit, and it was such an encouraging reminder. I know that wasn’t the main point of your post, but it really resonated—thank you for sharing it.
This. Is. Awesome. 👏👏👏👏
Thank you!
I definitely think you're on point with the metrics for growth. I enjoyed this piece.
This was awesome, Sean. I don’t have any formal ministry leadership experience, but from the little I’ve seen, it often felt like there was a push for rapid growth without deep intimacy—and that strain usually fell back on leadership. Discipleship became rushed or fragmented, which led to quick burnout. So I really resonated with your point about how true growth comes through the congregation, not just from the top down.
I also found it really powerful how you’ve chosen to focus on the Kingdom, especially if you were raised in a culture where money was a driving force. My husband grew up in poverty, and I was never really taught about finances at all. So for us, our biggest fears often revolve around money—not out of a desire for wealth, but out of fear of doing it “wrong” and it affecting our family or marriage sustainably. It can feel paralyzing at times, even though we can see how God has been so faithful and carrying us through. Fear about money prevents so much Kingdom work from happening where it could really flourish I believe.
So when you talk about stepping into Kingdom work despite financial tension with your father’s wishes and training , it really hit home. That is a fruit of the Spirit, and it was such an encouraging reminder. I know that wasn’t the main point of your post, but it really resonated—thank you for sharing it.