The Fifth Conference at St. George’s Church, Heliopolis – Growth in Service

The lecture emphasizes that growth in ministry is a biblical and spiritual principle, and an essential necessity for the success of church service, whether on the level of servants or those being served, in number, quality, spiritual life, knowledge, and fruits.

📖 First: Growth as a Biblical Principle

Growth is not a modern idea but a clear biblical teaching. The righteous was likened to a palm tree that rises year after year. It was said about John the Baptist and about the Lord Christ that they were growing and advancing. The Lord also gave examples such as the mustard seed and the leaven to show that the Kingdom of God starts small and then grows powerfully.

⛪ Second: Growth in Church Ministry

Successful ministry must grow; otherwise, other denominations will grow at the expense of the Church. Growth includes:

• Growth in number (servants, served people, classes, branches).

• Geographical growth by reaching needy and informal areas.

• Growth in awareness and organized service, not random service.

👥 Third: Growth in Quality and Consecration

Growth is not limited to numbers but includes the quality of the servant. A servant begins with a simple service, then progresses to broader responsibilities until reaching full consecration to God. The success of ministry is measured by how many consecrated servants, priests, and monks it produces.

🕊️ Fourth: Growth in Spiritual Life

True growth includes progress in virtues: humility, meekness, gentleness, calmness, and all the fruits of the Holy Spirit. It also includes growth in worship, prayer, memorizing psalms and praises, and providing practical spiritual exercises for those being served, young and old.

📚 Fifth: Growth in Knowledge

The servant must grow in theological and doctrinal knowledge, Church history, and responses to other denominations, and must be ready to answer every question. Deep knowledge is the foundation of successful ministry, especially in the age of technology and intellectual openness.

🌱 Conclusion

A ministry that does not grow becomes an incomplete ministry. Integrated growth in number, quality, spirituality, and knowledge is the path to preserving faith, building the Church, and presenting a living witness to Christ in every generation.

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