In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel followed a pattern of drifting from the Lord. Contemporary ministries such as Empowering Action can as well if they are not mindful.

Dr. Guy Saffold writes in his book, Strategic Planning for Christian Organizations:

A Christian institution is usually born when God convinces a key leader that a new venture could meet an important ministry need. With great faith and sacrifice, the new enterprise is launched and, perhaps after some initial struggles, enters a youthful period of growth and expanding ministry. As years pass, it matures, adds programs, and gains in reputation. As still more time passes, the now mature organization enters the prime of its life, a period of maximum ministry effectiveness. Eventually it begins to show its age…Eventually the institution dies or merges with another organization. Perhaps it senses the need to make a drastic attempt to survive through departure from the godly ideals that motivated its founding. In this latter case, even if it survives in name, it has effectively died as a consecrated Christian ministry.

As we enter a new decade of ministry, the leadership of EA commits to walk with the Lord regardless of the circumstances (Isaiah 43:1-2) and as long as He asks us to keep our hands to the EA plow (Luke 9:62).

FB Meyer reminds us of Christ’s sustaining power and presence on this journey, stating,

In all our lot, God is willing to be our partner and companion. He has called us into fellowship with his Son, and in his faithfulness He will see us through. The waters rise, the night is dark, the crossing is hard to find, and footing is insecure; but He is at hand, steadying the feet, and keeping the head above the floods.