Making a Difference in a Broken World
A recent study was completed by a research firm asking people to identify what they thought was the most important ingredient of a happy and successful life. The response was very enlightening. The majority of those who responded said that they felt that “having a purpose in life and making a difference in the world” was what made a life happy and successful.
What a noble concept that is! To have a purpose in life bigger than themselves and being able to make a difference in the world. It was surprising to hear this answer from a group of millennials, who many think focus only on themselves.
The sad reality is that apart from God and a commitment to His will, few people will ever be able to find these things in life.
There are many good causes that people give their lives to in our world. Some try to find a sense of purpose in accumulating wealth. Others seek political power or activities to save the planet or alleviate suffering. While these things may be good in many ways, they fail to meet the standard of finding a purpose bigger than life or to truly make an eternal difference in the world.
However good and noble many things seem to be, the truth of the matter is that the purpose is not big enough and the difference made is not great enough to make a lasting difference in the world.
The Bible says that the only purpose that will give eternal meaning to one’s life is to discover and do the will of God. The Lord Jesus Christ forever demonstrated that the only way to change the world is by seeing individual lives transformed by the power of grace. Then, by living in that purpose and through true transformation we can go about the work of helping the poor, blessing the sick, seeking justice, and many other things that make a real difference in the world.
There is no greater purpose than doing the will of God in your life and there is no greater way to make an eternal difference in the world than seeing lives transformed through His matchless grace.
As a new year and a new decade begins, may I ask you an honest question? The question is simply:
Do you want to make a real difference in our broken world?
If you do, God is willing and able to give you a purpose worth living for and a message that really makes a difference in the lives of those around you.
by David Dean, President
Growth Ministries Unlimited
Growth Ministries Unlimited History
A Cedar of Lebanon
It is with greatest joy that I welcome you to Growth Ministries Unlimited!
This ministry began in the year of 1991 with the express purpose of touching the world with the love and message of Jesus Christ. For the last 29 years, God has used this ministry around the world.
In the early days of our ministry, our focus was on conducting seminars and training conferences for local churches throughout the United States. During those years, we trained scores of churches to do the work of ministry more effectively. It was our privilege to work with Dr. Stan Toler and Toler Leadership International. We continue with this ministry partnership to this day even though Stan went to be with the Lord in the year of 2017.
In 2010 Growth Ministries Unlimited entered into a partnership with Dr. JohnMaxwell and the EQUIP Ministry. This partnership enabled us to reach into the International Community. We have worked together with the Churches of Christ in Christian Union, World Gospel Mission, EQUIP, and Step Forward International to reach 26 different nations with leadership and discipleship training.
In 2015 Growth Ministries Unlimited helped establish the Toler Leadership Institutes at Ohio Christian University. This Institute provided practical leadership training to student, church, and community leaders.
Today, Growth Ministries Unlimited has begun a new era. We are now launching a new effort to ENCOURAGE, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER people just like you to reach your God-given potential in every area of your life. In order to help you achieve your potential we are committed to providing:
GROWTH RESOURCES
GROWTH WORKSHOPS
GROWTH TALKS
GROWTH GROUPS
God has presented us with extraordinary resources that we want to share with you. My prayer is that Growth Ministries Unlimited will be a source you can use to assist you in touching the world with the love and message of Jesus Christ.
Rev. David Dean, Founder & President
Growth Ministries Unlimited