This week, we see the Apostles come to an important realization about the needs and growth of their ministry. Centuries later, the action they take to develop leaders in order to effectively distribute responsibilities is a model for servant leadership in the Church. In this passage, we can clearly see that (a) the ministry of the word is important, (b) choosing good leaders in order to meet people’s needs is also important, and (c) there is a critical need for both qualitative *and* quantitative growth in the Church — and it’s through this discipleship model, and the strength of the Holy Spirit, that we’re able to do these things.