Sit in on a planning meeting with Jesus' disciples and see how difficult it would be—even for them! Go through their list of tasks; from deciding the name of the church to choosing music to waiting for God's direction.
Whether it's because we are fearful of rejection or don't know what to say, the contemporary church often struggles to publicize the transforming message of the gospel. The early church, on the other hand, couldn't keep quiet about Jesus! Because the first believers were generous, holy, and courageous, they earned the respect of outsiders and brought new believers into the fold. In the same way, ...