Can A Growing Church Still Feel Like Family? | Adam Jones

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/can-a-growing-church-still-feel-like-family/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ In 2012, I had back surgery that left me sidelined for months. I secretly looked forward to the rest—books to read, movies to watch, naps to take. But what I didn’t expect was how isolating it would be. Ministry had always been full and busy, but in recovery, the silence was deafening. That season of unexpected loneliness opened my eyes to a deeper need that runs through our churches: People are aching for family, not just activity—connection, not just attendance. Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get the RENEW.org App -- https://renew.org/app-download/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW