No Quick Way to Make Disciples

Recently I was walking towards the bus-stop when a young man who lives across the street from us pulled up to me on his bicycle and began to chat. "I understand you are a pastor," he said. I affirmed the accuracy of his information. He continued, "I would like to come and join your church." That got my attention, though I felt a bit uncomfortable with his calling FERC my church. "And why do you want to join my church," I interjected. "How many baptisms did you have last year?" he asked. I...