"When God's word is planted, God's Kingdom grows itself." Application: Keep the gospel at the forefront. Depend on God's word to grow RBC. Be a church that holds the Scriptures in high esteem. Remember: Waiting on God for growth doesn't mean doing nothing. Continually carry on the disciple-making cycle. Non-Christian: “Put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21