As leaders, we have two primary jobs when it comes to sharing our faith. We are responsible for tilling the soil and planting seeds. It's exciting and gratifying to be part of the moment of harvest when a person accepts Jesus for the first time. But getting to that point takes time, energy, and resources. In a world that is often focused on short-term gains and immediate gratification, we've got to think like a farmer. Farmers think long term and focus most of their efforts on cultivating and growing the harvest.
Growth takes time, and students need to understand what it means to plant, so they don't get frustrated in the process.