What if the pressure you feel isn’t a problem to avoid but an invitation to grow deeper? We turn to Acts 6:1–7 and walk through a pivotal moment for the early church: rapid growth, real tension, and a wise response that protected the mission and multiplied the impact. A complaint over neglected widows threatened to split the community along cultural lines, yet the apostles refused a false choice between care and calling. They safeguarded prayer and the ministry of the Word while raising Spirit-filled servants with proven character to meet practical needs.That decision wasn’t about hierarchy; it was about health. We talk candidly about why churches stall when a few carry the load, how burnout creeps in, and what changes when everyone owns the mission. You’ll hear why wisdom matters more than raw talent, how deacon-shaped service stabilizes systems and softens hearts, and why character—humility, steadiness, integrity—turns logistics into love. We connect the dots from Jerusalem to our own congregation’s season of stretch: fuller rooms, growing ministries, and the holy opportunity to become stronger, not just bigger.This conversation offers a roadmap for churches and believers navigating growth: recognize the need without losing the mission; elevate the Word and prayer as the church’s lifeblood; and equip people to step in with courage and care. The result in Acts is striking—“the word of God spread,” “disciples multiplied greatly,” and even hardened priests believed. That’s not accidental; it’s the fruit of ordered obedience and shared ministry. If you’ve been waiting for an invitation to serve, consider this your moment. Subscribe, share this conversation with a friend, and leave a review with your next step—where will you put your hands to the work?

Ver todos los episodios