While at Group Publishing today I saw the link to an audio I did with Alan Nelson a few months ago on the topic of growth challenges for the Rev magazine audio resource. In it, I share my philosophy of thinking about growth challenges, and two common systemic challenges: 1) the redemptive passion of the congregation, and 2) centralized leadership development. On the latter topic I share a little bit about the leadership development process of two churches I am close to in Houston- Clear Creek Community Church and Faithbridge UMC.