Overview and Objectives

This is the second lesson in a five-part course that is designed to help you become an effective leader for Christ. In this lesson, James Meeks describes the major enemies of a growing church.

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

• Evaluate the premise that all churches are supposed to grow.
• Describe the major enemies of a growing church.
• Identify the enemies of growth in your church or ministry.
• Demonstrate your understanding of the lesson content by writing down key insights you plan to implement.

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Identify one or two of the most prevalent enemies of growth in your church or ministry.