Your Future Begins. You don’t have to see the whole path to take the first faithful step.
Subject: What Happens When a Church Is Willing to “Go”?
Hi Friend,
In Genesis 12:1 – 4, God asks Abram to leave what is comfortable, familiar, and predictable – and go to a place God would show him later.
No map.
No five-year plan.
Just a promise.
And Abram went.
That simple act of obedience didn’t just bless Abram – it launched a movement that would bless the entire world.
Here’s why this matters for building and growing a church:
Healthy churches are not built on comfort. They are built on courage.
When a congregation chooses obedience over familiarity…
When leaders step forward in faith instead of fear…
When members believe God still calls people into new seasons…
Growth happens.
Not just numerical growth – but spiritual growth. Vision grows. Generosity grows. Faith grows.
Every thriving church in history has had a “Genesis 12 moment” – a decision to trust God before seeing the outcome.
Maybe God is calling your church to take a step right now.
To launch something new.
To reach someone different.
To move forward instead of staying safe.
The blessing is often waiting on the other side of obedience.
If this encouraged you, Pastor Essentials members receive three complete, lectionary-based sermons every week – along with Bible studies, service flows, and ready-to-use scripts – so you can prepare in hours, not days, and lead with confidence instead of stress. Start your Free 10-Day Trial today and gain access to a complete Service, Sermon, and Bible Study you can use right away.
Grace and peace,
Christopher
Write: Members get 3 sermons like this every week (plus service flows and scripts) for $9/month. Complimentary 10-Day Trial.
