I made a comment on another thread, and it got me to thinking.
I referred to pastors of successful churches.
When I made the comment, I was looking at three characteristics. First the church preaches and teaches the Word. Second the congregation is made up of all ages, nationalities, and classes of people. Finally the church takes the Word beyond the doors and into the surrounding community. When these things are present, souls are being saved. If the baptismal pool is dry, there is something missing in the church.
What do you think?