1- Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings, 2- As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: (I Peter 2:1- 2)
We share the Word of God to the lost world, and when they accept Christ; they will be saved and be born again. It's our responsibility to help the newborn babes in Christ to grow in His grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Growth is only possible if there is life, proper cultivation, proper or good nutrition, and liquid intake. You cannot force growth in physical, spiritual, and the numerical development of your congregation; but you can be a part of it or reinforce its growth.
Apostle Peter said; "18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." (II Peter 3:18)