Biblical fidelity is the measure of success. Now, there are cases in the Book of Acts, as you well know, where the church grew dramatically. Preach on the fear of God. I mean, no way, they'd tell you. Go out and find out what their perceived needs are and meet those needs.
Truth is always the casualty when technique becomes supreme.
That's what happens. It's called Prison Fellowship. It's just amazing what God has done through my prison experiences. When I got out of prison I really thought I'd go back and practice law quietly. The last thing I wanted was to go into Christian service.