Serving the Body of Christ — Understanding What Makes for a Healthy Church
1 Corinthians 12:1-30
When we read about “church growth” today, the ideas often revolve around a market-driven strategy to make our churches more attractive and our programs more exciting so more people will attend the services. Paul would be surprised at the approach, for he explains that a church is healthy when all of the members use their gifts to help, support, and encourage one another, and that enables them to go and make disciples of others (of all nations). The gospel of grace drives true church health and growth.