Marks of a Growing Church

In Acts 11 we are introduced to the church in Antioch. Initially the Christians there shared the gospel only with Jews, but soon after certain men began to teach Gentiles. The Lord with was them and great numbers believed. The number of conversions was on a scale that was entirely new. News of the good things spread. Soon, the elders of the church in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to inquire as to what was going on. How were they doing it? What was being done in Antioch that could be employed elsewhere?

What we have listed in the last 12 verses of Acts 11 serves as marks of a growing church. We need to be praying for and expect growth. Growth is good! Over the last two years our church family has been blessed with tremendous growth. People have noticed. They’re wanting to know how we’re doing it. When we are asked, Acts 11.19-30 provides us with the blueprint for growth. What are five marks of a successful, growing congregation?