08/12/2026
C. H. Spurgeon, who pastored nearly 5,000 people in London during the Victorian era, had this to say:
"I should reckon it to be a burning disgrace if it could be said, ‘The large church under that man’s pastoral care is composed of members whom he has stolen away from other Christian churches.’ No, but I value beyond all price the godless, the careless, who are brought out from the world into communion with Christ."
Seventy percent of the membership of the Metropolitan Tabernacle joined the church through the waters of baptism rather than transferring from another church.
This is the true goal of the Christian church... to make Disciples, not take Disciples!
Selah!
- Bobby Johnston
