The Measure of Church Growth

How can we measure church growth?

Many things are contingent on being able to measure church and mission growth.
I know they are Jesus's churches, but men are overseers of those churches. Jesus runs His churches perfectly. Yet the men placed in leadership positions are flawed, they are sinners, they make mistakes, and some have evil motives.

Spiritual growth is more important than numerical growth, I agree, but you show me how to measure that and I'll run with it.
I do believe spiritual growth will lead to numerical growth.

So, what numbers do we go by?
Professions of faith. Read mission reports the number of Professions look good, but look next to that number and see how many are following in obedience with baptism. That number is 75-95% lower than the number of professions.
Should we lessen the significance of a profession and place more significance on the number baptized?
I think there is a hunt for Numbers. Those seeking support are out to count anything that looks like a profession. You can see this clearly in the SBC, but you can see it in the ABA as well.

My question is how do we measure?

KJV Preacher

As to add to the question from Promise land. A call out to my KJV Brethren. You are called to preach a revival at a church that does not use the KJV. Do you read your text from KJV or their version?

Important Church Worship

Why do people see Sunday Morning Service as being more important than Sunday Evening or Wednesday Service?

Obama

The President claims to be a Christian is there enough evidence to convict him?

Can This Exist?

In searching the web for Christian Blog sites I come across so many Gay Christian sites. Is it possible for a true Christian to be gay?

What is it?

There is an ancient invention still used in some parts of the world today that allows people to see through walls. What is it?

Through many years of study and practice I have figured out how to throw a ping-pong, make it come to a complete stop then reverse itself back to me.

Preacher's Day Off

In the normal work force of America people work Monday through Friday about 40 hours a week. They normally get Saturday and Sunday off.

1. Shouldn't a Pastor get one or two days a week off like the rest of America?
2. Should a church require their pastor to be in "The Office" a required number of hours?
3. What would be considered working hours? (Visiting, study, coffee with a deacon)
4. Should a pastor be compensated for overtime and travel for out of town funerals?
5. Does a pastor get nationally observed holidays off?