EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 9 MIN
I want the church to grow, but . . . those people?
from Gleaning Mustard Seeds with Jerrie Barber · host Jerrie Barber
Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — JerrieI say I want the church to grow—but often what I mean is only with people like me. Jesus said His kingdom would start small and grow beyond expectation, yet when growth brings people who unsettle me, I face the the difference between what I want and what God wants. The real question is: Do I want the church to grow, or just to grow my way?As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you.Between PreachersWhen you find a "mustard seed," please share the address of this podcast with a friend: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369804/episodes/17566838Website for Braden Parsons PhotographyBraden Parsons' email: [email protected] you'd like to discuss your roofing needs, call Jerrie Wayne Barber, II, at 931.628.3390 This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Ministry League Network.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you.Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving After Childhood AbuseSubscribe to my two blogs: New Shepherds Orientation Between Preachers...
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Send me a Text Message or ask a question. — Jerrie I say I want the church to grow—but often what I mean is only with people like me. Jesus said His kingdom would start small and grow beyond expectation, yet when growth brings people who unsettle me, I face the the difference between what I want and what God wants. The real question is: Do I want the church to grow, or just to grow my way? As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to yo...
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