A healthy ministry needs more than enthusiasm.
It needs foundations that can support future growth.
Consider these five foundations.
For example, a leader may know exactly what they want the ministry to achieve, but if every decision depends on that leader, the organisation may struggle to grow.
Likewise, a ministry may be highly innovative but lose focus because it keeps changing direction.
Healthy foundations allow a ministry to remain faithful and adaptable at the same time.
When Jesus fed the five thousand, He responded to an immediate human need.
But the story also demonstrates organisation and stewardship.
Jesus involved His disciples. He asked them to assess the situation, organise the crowd and distribute what was available.
The disciples were not simply observers.
They were being developed through participation.