About this episode
Grant Castleberry discusses the importance of church depth over church growth, emphasizing biblical discipleship and spiritual maturity.
What truly defines a successful church: numbers or faithfulness? In this episode of the Unashamed Truth Podcast, Grant Castleberry challenges the modern obsession with church growth and calls believers back to biblical discipleship. Drawing from Scripture and the example of the early church, Grant argues that Jesus is far more concerned with the maturity of His people than the size of the crowd. You’ll hear a clear critique of shallow, seeker-driven models, a warning against manufactured grow...
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Host: Grant Castleberry
Topics covered
- church growth
- faithfulness
- discipleship
- early church
- spiritual maturity
Keywords
- church growth
- faithfulness
- discipleship
- early church
- spiritual maturity
- seeker-driven models
- biblical teaching
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