It is important to diagnose barrenness when it exists in the ministry.
The diagnosis of a problem often leads to the solution.
Even in
medicine, 80% of our problems are solved when the diagnosis is
made.
Many ministries are operating under a spirit of barrenness.
Many
pastors are unaware that they can have a greater level of fruitfulness.
In this chapter, I will show you some signs you must look out for in the
ministry.
If Jesus were standing by you, He would say these words to you
Herein is my Father glorified, THAT YE BEAR MUCH FRUIT;
so shall ye be my disciples.
John 15:8
How to Diagnose Barrenness in the Church
One way to diagnose barrenness is to look at how the dictionary
defines it.
If you apply these definitions to your church, you will know
whether you are barren or not.
God will show you if a spirit of
barrenness is in operation.
Let us now look at the dictionary definitions of barrenness and see
how they apply to ministry.
Twenty Definitions of Barrenness
1. To be barren means to be unfruitful.
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