While churches focus on reaching more people and bearing "even more fruit," H.B. London writes in his book "Refresh, Renew, Revive," about focusing on the health of your members as well. Keep them moving from salvation to growing to ministry to outreach and evangelism. No matter what size your church is, maturity and inevitable positive kingdom impact is important. In a chapter on Leaders, Vision, and Success, London interviews George Barna who said, "We don't say, my what a good job of parenting he did, look at how many children he has. But we do say, my what a good job of parenting he did, look how his children have grown, become mature, and are a valuable asset to society. We should do the same with pastors; not say, my what a good pastor he is, look how big his church is, but say, my what a good pastor he is, look how many of his church members are growing, maturing, and are a valuable asset in their homes, and community." Success in ministry, if measured this way, will fit for all pastors and churches regardless of size.

Jon Breuninger is a member of Mapleview Baptist Church in Lakeside, CA, just east of San Diego. As a believer, he began to have a heart for the world that grew as he felt God leading him towards full-time missions. Currently he is developing both prayer and financial partners as he prepares to join SEND International and work among the remote villages of Yukon in northern Canada and Alaska.If you would be interested in supporting Jon or hearing his story, contact him at jonbreuninger@hotmail.com or check out his website at www.jonbreuninger.com.