What is Success?

“In our modern society where everything is measured, the way we who are in ministry calculate success is often with numbers. Attendees. Members. Converts. Readers. Listeners. How many lives have we touched and changed? For better or worse, in the 21st century, it’s all about numbers. The ever-present and unspoken question behind our numbers fixation is, “Am I making a difference?” We wonder if we’re having an impact, if we’re serving the Lord the right way, if our efforts really matter. Ministry is tough. It’s not unreasonable for us to want to know if our sacrifices are leading to any kind of measurable success.” What is Success? by Jen Oshman