Internalizing God's word in the heart has become increasingly difficult because of the personal growth gap, which affects every person in your church. The church has masterfully guided members in deepening their fellowship with God. Yet, to sever ties with the forces of darkness, it takes skill to bridge the personal growth gap. This is the key to unlocking the gold standard for fulfilling 1 Peter 2:2, which proclaims, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word that you may grow thereby:"

Most Christians are blissfully unaware of their personal growth gap. They flock to church, eager to soak in inspiring messages, yet often leave empty-handed, lacking the essential tools to bridge that gap. Check out the diagram below to see what this means! 

The personal growth gap highlights the powerful link between thoughts and speech, yet actions are disconnected and often trail behind. Members may express uplifting ideas and speak positively about the messages they encounter, but there's a significant risk that their actions fail to mirror their thoughts and words. Instead of producing actions to break fellowship with darkness, members are inclined to commit acts that undermine their highest growth potential. 

The gap is an unseen threat that skews the perception of ministry success. Preachers only witness how members react to their sermons within the four walls of the church. However, the risk remains high for the personal growth gap to remain a blind spot in ministry. 

Learning the art of preaching and scripture interpretation is essential for preaching the gospel. However, closing the personal growth gap is essential for making disciples who are dedicated to living the gospel beyond the four walls of the church. It requires expert solutions for improving the quality of how God's word is used to break fellowship with the forces of darkness. 

In Ephesians 4:11-12, the Apostle Paul lays the groundwork for Quality Control Consultants in the church. This crucial aspect of ministry often goes unnoticed amidst the roles highlighted in verse 11, which states, "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers."

Not a single mention of quality control consultants graces the scripture above. Yet, verse twelve brilliantly reveals the soaring demand for these experts by stating, "For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:"

The members in your church provide a glimpse of your weekly audience. Yet, have you ever considered how your messages truly help them grow? The Apostle Paul tackles this question head-on, revealing how to empower members to cultivate their growth and ultimately sever ties with the forces of darkness. 
        1. The perfecting of saints unveils the boundless growth potential each member contributes to their divine journey with God.
        2. The work of the ministry sets the stage for making environments work to reach the highest growth potential.
        3. The edifying of the body of Christ focuses on empowering members to cultivate a mindset that's geared to developing skills for enhancing quality control measures.

Ephesians 4:11 unveils the divine roles that empower Christians to tap into their limitless growth potential, while verse twelve sets the gold standard for nurturing this growth with Meaningful Excellence™! Again, verse twelve proclaims, "For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:" When members engage in quality control work, this verse is transformed into skills that ignite Meaningful Excellence™. The strength that comes from purpose will be their superpowers for breaking the chains of average in their relationship with God.

I'm confident you're among the finest preachers in the world! Remember, your mission is to create an impact that reaches far beyond the four walls of the church. However, when we dive into the Greek definition of the word work in verse twelve, it reveals the crucial need for quality control. Work is the Greek word pronounced ergon, the source of our term ergonomics, which means the fascinating study of people in their working environment.

The true test of your members' growth potential lies not in a tranquil Sunday morning mountain top experience, but in the challenging valley of daily life. Here, the stakes are high and Meaningful Excellence™ is put to the test.

To truly empower your members and strengthen their quality control in using your messages against the forces of darkness, they must develop better skills for hiding God's word in their heart! Without this, the impact of your messages won't be enough to prepare them to make their environment contribute to their highest growth potential.