What happens when a church starts to grow—and growth creates new problems?

In this episode of Sunday to Monday, we continue our series The Church Jesus Built by looking at Acts 6 and one of the early church’s first major growing pains. As more people came to Jesus, more needs emerged, tensions surfaced, and the way ministry happened had to change.

We talk about why the mission of the church can’t depend on just a few people, the difference between being a consumer and a contributor, and why every follower of Jesus has a role to play. Growth may require new methods, new leaders, and even some uncomfortable change—but the mission stays the same.

The church isn’t built around one pastor, one personality, or one program. We are the church—and we all have a part to play.

What happens when following God puts you at odds with what people expect from you? In Acts 4, Peter and John faced real pressure because of their faith—but instead of praying for safety, the early church prayed for boldness. In this episode, we talk about what it means to obey God rather than people, why comfort can be dangerous to our faith, and how the voices around us can become louder than God’s voice if we aren’t careful. Plus, we look at what bold, faithful obedience can actually look like in our families, workplaces, leadership, and everyday conversations.

What actually makes a healthy church? In Acts 2, the early church devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. In this episode, we talk about why healthy churches aren’t built on programs alone, how good traditions can become distractions when we lose sight of the mission, and why following Jesus requires intentionality beyond Sunday morning. Plus, we look at practical ways to build these rhythms into everyday life.