Many times, we as Christians think of repentance as simply saying, “I’m sorry,” or feeling bad about what we’ve done. While sorrow over sin is part of it, genuine repentance reaches much deeper.

In the Bible, repentance means turning away from sin and turning toward God. It’s more than emotions; it’s about transformation. True repentance leads to a life that looks different.

If we continue in the same habits while claiming repentance, we’ve missed the mark. But when the Holy Spirit works in our hearts, our desires shift, our choices change, and our lives begin to reflect Christ. Repentance shows itself in the way we love, pursue holiness, and live in obedience to God’s will.

Genuine repentance sets us free from the grip of sin and draws us closer to God. May we never settle for words alone, but walk in the fruit of repentance every day.

One mistake I’ve made in ministry is focusing too much on numbers. I’ve fallen into the trap of measuring ministry success solely by numbers. This mindset spreads to others, making us treat attendance figures as the ultimate gauge of God’s work.

The Church isn’t about numbers; instead, it is about people, uniquely created and deeply loved by God. Every statistic represents a name, a story, someone for whom Christ died.

Jesus understood this. His parables used numbers to highlight individual worth. He spoke of the shepherd who left ninety-nine sheep for one lost lamb, the woman who searched for one missing coin among ten, the father who waited for one wayward son.

Faithful ministry isn’t about growing crowds but about reaching every person in your community in the name of Jesus. It’s helping those who feel invisible, welcoming those who’ve wandered, and celebrating when even one person steps toward Jesus.

In God’s Kingdom, every single person matters.