Rapid Kingdom Advance: How Shall We View It?

Abstract

Rapid and multiplicative increase constitutes one of the most contentious aspects of Church Planting Movements, as described by David Garrison and others. Numerous concerns have been expressed about the element of rapidity. This article interacts with some of the most salient concerns, discussing the following questions: How does the Bible view rapid kingdom advance? Is rapid growth a goal of CPM? Does rapid growth lead to superficial and fragile faith? Does desire for rapid growth bring temptation to take shortcuts? Does stress on rapid growth add temptation to claim big numbers?