Quotes by Church Growth A Church Growth principle is a universal truth which, when properly interpreted and applied, contributes significantly to the growth of churches and denominations. It is a truth of God which leads his church to spread his Good News, plant church after church, and increase his Body. Donald McGavran church-growth news principles One would think that [persecution] would be an obstacle to church growth when joining the church meant a death sentence. And yet, the age of persecution was the greatest period of church growth in history. Gene Veith church-growth christian thinking Church growth strategies are the death gurgle of a church that has lost its way. Stanley Hauerwas church-growth strategy way