Dane Ortland has a very helpful reminder for those laboring faithfully for the glory of Christ in small churches. Is it right to measure success by the numeric growth of a church? Is it to be expected that your church will grow if you are gifted and faithful? Read what Dane has to say here.
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve. (Romans 16:17-18)