About this episode

This episode discusses the contrast between measuring success in ministry through visible metrics and understanding the hidden, transformative work of God's kingdom.

We tend to measure success and ministry by visible, quantifiable metrics ("scoreboard mentality" or "empire logic"), but this preoccupation distracts from the true, hidden nature of God's work. The kingdom of God is advancing through "seed logic"—small, faithful acts planted in the dark that God sovereignly multiplies and transforms into the expansive kingdom.

Topics covered

• success
• ministry
• kingdom of God
• seed logic
• scoreboard mentality
• faithful acts

Keywords

• success
• ministry
• kingdom of God
• seed logic
• scoreboard mentality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vineyard Church Maryville

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